The Gospel Way
Blessed Lord Jesus,
No human mind could conceive or invent the gospel.
Acting in eternal grace, Thou art both its messenger and its message,
Lived out on earth through infinite compassion,
Applying Thy life to insult, injury, death,
That I might be redeemed, ransomed, and freed.
Blessed be Thou O Father, for contriving this way,
Eternal thanks to Thee, O Lamb of God, for opening this way,
Praise everlasting to Thee, O Holy Spirit, for applying this way to my heart.
Glorious Trinity impress the gospel on my soul,
Until its virtue diffuses every faculty.
Let it be heard, acknowledged, professed, felt.
Teach me to secure this mighty blessing.
Help me to give up every darling lust, to submit heart and life to its command,
To have it in my will, controlling my affections, molding my understanding,
To adhere strictly to the rules of true religion,
Not departing from the in any instance,
Nor for any advantage in order to escape evil, inconvenience, or danger.
Take me to the cross to seek glory from its infamy;
Strip me from every pleasing pretense of righteousness by my own doings.
O gracious Redeemer, I have neglected Thee too long,
Often crucified Thee,
Crucified Thee afresh by my impenitence,
Put Thee to open shame,
I thank Thee for the patience that has borne with me for so long,
And for the grace that makes me willing to be Thine
O unite me to Yourself with inseparable bonds,
That nothing may ever draw me back from Thee, my Lord, my Savior.
~Puritan Prayer~
