the Third Week after Easter
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Daily Devotionals
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Thy gentleness, discipline, hath made me great, Psalms 18:35.
It is not so easy a thing as may be imagined, to be kept humble. Great gifts require great afflictions, or other humbling disciplines. Without these we are in danger of being lifted up, especially if we slight the inward abominations of the heart, and will have the conquest of sin to be no more than the killing of a fly, as many vainly pretend in our days. Odd heroes, those, and a poor victory indeed! What crown can they expect for it? Those that extenuate and lessen sin, lessen the merits and power of Christ also.
Father, here to thee I cry,
Thee in Jesus’ name conjure,
With my one request comply,
Make me humble, make me poor.
This of all thy gifts impart.
When I am of this possessed.
When thou givest a humble heart.
If thou canst withhold the rest,
Wean my soul and keep it low,
Do not with thy gifts destroy;
Lowliness of heart bestow,
Give me this, or take my joy.
If with me thou wilt not stay,
Let my comfort all depart,
Take my joy and peace away,
Leave me but an humble heart.
