Small Things

"And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; 

to every man according to his several ability"

Matthew 25:14-30

                                                        SMALL THINGS 

"We seek our dear Lord to live.

Oft' feeling that we have to give

But little, and have talents few,

Yet strive we must in all we do

The very most by grace to make

Of what we have, and not forsake

Our service, be it great or small,

For Jesus' sake we do it all"

Results we may not often see,

But labout at our Lord's decree.

He is faithful, this we know,

Who makes a tiny seed to grow

Into a strong and mighty tree,

With confidence, we trust that He

Will likewise our poor labours bless,

Increase the fruits of righteousness.

"Take dear Lord the crumbs we cast

To help meet needs so truly vast

Of multitudes, both far and near,

Who of the Saviour need to hear.

To cheer thy saints upon their way

Through many a trying and weary day.

From loving service done for Thee,

Lasting fruit cause there to be"

Shirley Hirst

“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed,

do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, 

giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”

Colossians 3:17 

A Believer's Request

 

   "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace.

   In the world ye shall have tribulation:

    but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world"

 

   John 6:33

      A BELIEVER’S REQUEST

“Thou Lord art my peace, on days good & bad,

In Thee I rejoice, even when my heart’s sad.

May I be constant in sunshine or rain,

Contented in health, but also in pain.

Grant grace for service, and also for rest;

Faith that won’t waver when under test.

 Perseverance in service, or when laid aside,

 I rest in Thee, my dear Saviour and Guide.

    Whatever Thy will, I declare it is right,

     Gladly embrace what is good in Thy sight.

    Grant patience always, I naturally fret,

    How easy it is to Thy mercies forget!

    Surrounded by evil without and within,

     I earnestly ask constant cleansing from sin.

     Grant my desire for a true and pure heart,

      From all that is wrong, Lord keep me apart.

    Be Thy Holy Word my constant delight,

    Comfort in sorrow, hope shining bright;

     Until trials and sorrow at last are no more,

       And I finally rest, on Heaven’s bright shore.”

Shirley Hirst

     "Thou shalt guide me with thy council, 

     and afterward receive me to glory"

   Psalm 73:24