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