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I have been listening to a cd called Beams of Heaven lately. It is a collection of old hymns that have been set to contempory tunes. I thought that I would share what is becoming one of my favourite hyms. It was written by John Newton but I do not know when it was written.
I Asked the Lord
I asked the Lord that I might grow, in faith and love and every grace. Might more of His salvation know, and seek nore earnestly His face.
Twas He that taught me thus to pray, and He, I trust, has answered prayer. But it has been in such a way as almost drove me to despair.
I hoped that in some favoured hour at once He'd answer my request. And by His love's constraining power subdue my sins and give me rest.
Instead of this He made me feel the hidden evils of my heart. And let the angry powers of hell assault my soul in every part.
Yea more with His own hand He seemed intent to aggrevate my woe. Crossed all the fair designs I schemed, cast out my feelings, laid me low.
"Lord, why is this?" I trembling cried, "Wilt Thou pursue Thy worm to death?" "T'is in this way," the Lord replied "I answer prayer for grace and faith."
"These inward trials I employ, from self and pride to set thee free, and break thy earthly schemes of earthly joy, that thou mayest find thy all in Me."
I am in awe of the God who loves me so perfectly that he will not leave me in my wretched state but will complete the work He began in me. It does not depend on me or my strength. It does not absolve me of the work of the clay, submitting myself to the patient work of the potter.
I pray that this may encourage you along the way.
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