What beautiful promise you make in Scripture, O God!
What scenes of joy, serene peace and glory!
You draw the heart’s desire and strengthen the will,
You call us to yourself, to come be filled,
You make the dry mouth water for higher purpose.
Bring to pass in me that single hope.
O God, transform us now by Christ’s appearing!
No rush, no delay
God who neither rushes nor delays, you do all things in good time, at the right hour, just when action is needed. I wait upon you. I trust in you to come to my aid. Teach me patience. Try and purify me.
We praise you for you do not forget nor go back on your promises. We are grateful that you are faithful, because we trust your word.
Bless us, O Lord, that we might be a blessing to others. Give us wisdom to speak well, courage to speak up, love to speak unceasingly so that many might be saved.
Fulfill your promise, sworn and made
Let the life of Christ be ours,
The Spirit’s joy in us as well;
Employ around us all your powers,
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