“That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God.”
Ephesians 3:17-19 (1010.10.10. Pantyfedwen)
O grant on earth the knowledge in my heart,
That springs in heaven and gives my soul a part
In His redemption, cleansing all my sin,
Enlightens me and brings me safe within.
O rich redemption, plentitude of grace,
That paid the penalty of my disgrace;
Only begotten Son of God has won
Through His eternal Spirit made us one.
O let me know the vastness of Thy store,
That my desire may ever be for more,
And let Thy grasp now firmly grip my soul,
For my great Saviour sought and made me whole.
O let me feel Thy Christ within me dwell,
Applying faith that doeth all things well;
With all my heart, O let the heavens rend
And show me now my long expected end.
O flood my heart, and fill my life with praise,
To Thee above shall holy anthems raise;
O fill me now, my inner man renew,
To know and feel Thy heart’s refreshing dew.
Enough for me to know that I am Thine,
And yet the greater gift, that Thou art mine:
The living God belong to such as I,
By grace, I dare to utter such a cry!
O let me taste the love of God to live,
Shed in its fullness – only His to give;
O let His presence now my portion be,
To glimpse the depths of Thine infinity!
Almighty God, Thou art the heavenly source,
Of peace and love to which I find recourse.
Untiring in my Lord alone for Thee,
Unfailing in my love for Calvary.
Kept by Thy grace, commanded by Thy love,
No foe I fear, as anchored safe above,
Past hell’s dark empire, Thou hast paved a way
For me to come and ever with Thee stay.
