Length of days does not profit me,
except the days that are passed in your presence,
in thy service, to thy glory.
Give me a grace that precedes, follows, guides,
sustains, sanctifies, aids every hour,
that i may not be one moment apart from thee,
but i may rely on they Spirit,
to supply every thought,
speak in every word,
direct every step,
prosper every work,
build up every mote of faith,
and give me a desire to show forth thy faith;
testify to thy love,
advance thy kingdom.
I launch my bark on the unknown waters of this year,
with thee, O Father, as my habour,
thee O Son at my helm,
thee, O Holy Spirit, filling my sails.
Guide me to heaven with my loins girt,
my lamp burning,
my ears open to thy calls,
my heart full of love,
my soul free.
Give me thy grace to sanctify me,
thy comforts to cheer,
thy wisdom to teach,
thy right hand to guide,
thy counsel to instruct,
thy law to judge,
thy presence to stabilize.
May thy fear by my awe,
thy triumphs my joy.
A New Year, Valley of Vision. Pp206-207
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