In Love With The Lord

A Prayer for Redeemed Love

Turn where we may, because we cannot err the way is marked and the guide appointed alas! These tidings, and our Christian hearts meet - the sacred truth we acknowledge, of holy freedom, by redeeming love offered to all, while yet on earth detained. So fare the many and the thoughtful few, who in the anguish of souls bewail cannot choose but ask, shall it endure? Shall falsehood and guile be left to sow their seed… and the kind never perishes? Shall righteousness obtain a peaceable dominion wide as earth, and never to fail? Shall the blest day arrive when we, whose lot is to live without fear; and he, whom more awakens, among dews and flowers of every clime, to till the lonely field - be happy in himself and the law of faith working through love, such conquest shall it gain, such triumph over sin and guilt achieve? Almighty Lord, thy further grace impart; and with that help the wonder shall be seen fulfilled, our hopes accomplished; and thy praise be sung with transport and unceasing joy.