Quickener of spirits, teach me what it means To bear about the dying of my Lord.On long roads, far from the land of Dreams Teach me to walk according to Thy word. For love of Thee, Lord of the thorn-crowned brow, Myself I would surrender unto death. Nail top Thy Cross all thou dostContinue reading “Poetry ~ Amy Carmichael, Surrender Unto Death”
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Poetry ~ Amy Carmichael, Refining Fire
(Isaiah 1:25)O Lord our God, to Thee is known Our inmost heart’s desire;Thy love is fire, Thy love alone; O bathe our soul in fire. And purge away our dross, And take away our tin;And by the virtue of Thy Cross Renew us, Lord within. O turn Thy hand, Thy wounded hand, OnContinue reading “Poetry ~ Amy Carmichael, Refining Fire”
Poetry ~ Any Carmichael, Consume Our Dross
Lord, Thou hast said, “seek ye my face.” O Lord of love, and Lord of grace,We cannot lift our hearts to TheeTill Thou hast cleansed us thoroughly.O turn Thy hand upon us Lord,And search us with Thy powerful word. And by the virtue of Thy CrossConsume and cleans away our dross. Amy Carmichael How trueContinue reading “Poetry ~ Any Carmichael, Consume Our Dross”
Poetry ~ Amy Carmichael, Commander of the Waters
Is He not here, Commanderof the waters?Lo,the light spray leaps up aware to meet Him.Hark how the joyful water voices greet Him. Hail,O Commander!He sits as King: the boulders are His footstool; Foam-pure the lovely pageant of His growing;Fresh with the freshness of young leaves, His crowning- Hail, O Commander!Hush, there’s a silence in theContinue reading “Poetry ~ Amy Carmichael, Commander of the Waters”
Poem ~ Amy Carmichael, Surprising Love
How often, Lord, our grateful eyes Have seen what Thou hast done; How often does Thy love surprise From dawn to set of sun.How often has a gracious rain On Thine inheritance When it was weary, wrought again An inward radiance. Thou who upon the heavens dost ride, What miracle of loveBrings Thee more swiftlyContinue reading “Poem ~ Amy Carmichael, Surprising Love”
Mark of Love
Love I an interesting word. I English it can have sundry meanings, and diverse application. One can mean that they like something, want something, enjoy something, have an affinity for someone, or they can mean that they want someone else’s best, despite their own wishes. I was always taught that love is a commitment, notContinue reading “Mark of Love”
Poem – Amy Carmichael ~ If a sudden jar
IfA sudden jar can cause me to speak an impatient, unloving word, than I know nothing of Calvery love.*For a cup brimful of sweet water cannot spill even one drop of bitter water, however suddenly jolted. When I read these few words, I couldn’t help but fall under conviction. I should be so full ofContinue reading “Poem – Amy Carmichael ~ If a sudden jar”
Poetry ~ Amy Carmichael, Love through me
Love through me, Love of God; Make me like thy clear airThrough which, unhindered, colors passAs though it were not there. Power of the love of God,Depths of the heart Divine,O love, that faileth not, break forthAnd flood this world of Thine. Amy Carmichael It should be one of every Christians greatest desires to beContinue reading “Poetry ~ Amy Carmichael, Love through me”
poetry ~ Amy Carmichael. That is discipline.
When I refuse the easy thing for love of my dear Lord, And when I choose the harder thing for love of my dear Lord, And do not make a fuss or speak a single grumbling word, That is discipline. When everything seems to go wrong and yet I will not grouse, When it isContinue reading “poetry ~ Amy Carmichael. That is discipline.”
poetry ~ Amy Carmichael. Can God spread a table
Can God spread a tableIn the wilderness?Is our Father able?Praise Him, Yes.Glory, Alleluia,Gratefully we singTo our Unseen Leader,Lord and King.For His word is stable,He who yesterdaySpread a bounteous table,Does today.Amy Carmicheal God is always able to provide for our needs, and we need to learn to trust him. Psalm 23 :5 talks about God preparingContinue reading “poetry ~ Amy Carmichael. Can God spread a table”
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