Attempting to summarise scripture teaching in brief verse
John 17:11,15,16
In tranquil trust hear Jesus pray –
no panic or frustration:
approaching tension, climax-day –
he prays for our protection.
He knows his Father well, and so
he calls on him for blessing.
Christ knows the malice of the foe
for all who now confess him.
King David, choice of God for ruling,
his people leading many years;
composer, singing psalms appealing,
revealing faith he’d learnt in tears.
Whatever causes of his turmoil:
his sin, his troubles, scheming Saul:
however low, he’d still in prayer toil,
and on the Lord of promise call.
For laying hold of all God’s promised, –
see: that’s how David struggled up, –
a way of grace his God had furnished, –
the Lord himself would drink the cup.
And all his failings he acknowledged;
for his repentance was sincere.
He trusted, pleaded: God provided
assurance, peace, removed his fear.
Luke 11:9-13
Whatever the trouble, whatever is wrong,
remember to pray, and it may seem quite long
before you receive the expected supply,
but be quite specific, explain to him why
you’re troubled, and needy, unhappy, perplexed,
and say in what way you desire to be blessed.
It may be that someone accuses of sin; –
the Lord knows the truth, bring the matter to him;
be willing, desire to be shown if it’s true;
he’ll give us forbearance, and sanctify too.
We all need that God will interpret his Word –
apply to our lives and our hearts what we’ve heard.
Ephesians 3:16–19
Strengthen with power infinite;
grace may your Spirit pour;
strengthen us in our inmost souls,
tasting your riches more.
Father, our gracious God, I bow
humbly, in faith, I ask you now,
grace and reviving may we know.
Christ then will dwell within our hearts –
not just a short-term guest.
Welcomed by faith, his word obeyed,
– richly we will be blessed.
Rooted, established in his love;
may he give all his own
power to perceive how vast Christ’s love, –
depth of the love he’s shown.
Love that surpasses knowledge, – can’t
fully be understood
by anyone; I pray he will
fill you with all things good.
Tune: 86 86 888 Supremacy by N Tomblin [tune of ‘Thou art the Everlasting Word”]
(Mark 10:36,51)
What do you want me to do for you?
What a wonderful question! – what would you do?
What would you ask for? What would you say?
What are the things for which you pray?
The man who was blind knew his desperate need
– he knew he’d no merit, had faith to plead
to One who he realised could give him his sight:
he didn’t give up, – asked for mercy and light.
But Zebedee’s sons asked with eagerness wrong
– they realised Christ’s greatness, his kingdom would come,
but now they must serve, their Father’d prepare
their place in his kingdom – they knew they’d be there!
Praying for watering of the seed;
praying when facing a time of need;
praying for glory to God above:
constant communion, dependant love.
Contrite, for mercy first ask, sincere;
praying with passion God’s glory here;
praying with sympathy, intercede:
frequently praying, give time to plead.
Do not long to live in plenty,
finest clothes, or worldly fame;
do not ask a life that’s easy,
pray for grace in Jesu’s name.
Pray to grow in faith and goodness,
pure, heart-fellowship with God,
mortifying sin with gladness,
pressing onward in the Lord.
If he gives us wealth that’s passing
soon it flies, or wastes away;
but the profit, pleasure’s lasting,
when for purity we pray.
So each day, God’s grace be seeking,
that, what he has formed may grow;
give him praise for all he’s giving,
daily more he will bestow!
This is based on the Welsh words of ‘Calon Lân’ by Mr Daniel James (Gwyrosydd)
Tune: Calon Lân by John Hughes
Colossians 1: 9-11
O Lord my God, keep firm your hold
on all your children, young and old,
and lead them on their pilgrim way,
and help them trust, your words obey.
And make them rich in every gift
that you can give, – see Satan sift
your loved ones, – give them strength to fight
and help them live and walk in light.
Make me like salt and shining light,
make me more pleasing in your sight;
please give me wisdom, help me care
for others and their burdens share.
(partly based on Welsh hymn)
Tune: LM
(on James 5:17,18 Psalm 33:10; 55:9)
The righteous, justified, will learn
God’s will, know how to pray.
Their prayers prevail, events will turn
to thwart the wicked’s way,
unveil the lies they say,
foil Satan’s schemes and break his sway.
Restrained by judgments troublesome,
some still will not give heed;
but others hear God’s Words, and come,
and pray his help in need,
– deluded captives freed
from guilt and folly, dangerous greed.
Tune: 868668
God’s child should want his honour
and humbly ask in prayer
what seems will bring him glory,
and ask that more will share
the blessings of the gospel,
though this may bring them pain
– the pruning by God’s Spirit
that leads to priceless gain.
A heart that loves God’s honour
communes with God in prayer,
is upright, honest, contrite,
and knows that God will hear;
gives time and thought and effort
to pray and learn God’s ways,
and asks for what will truly
bring righteousness and praise.
Tune; 76 76 D Salvatori by Salvatore Ferretti or Nettleton (American Melody)
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