IMMANENCE

What varous hindrances we meet

   In coming to the mercy seat;

Yet who, that knows the

   worth of prayer,

But wishes to be often there?

                        -- William Cowper

 

Seek the LORD and His strength,

   seek His presence continually!

Remember the wondrous works that

   He has done.

Save us, O God of our salvation,

   and gather and deliver us from

among the nations,

   that we may give thanks to Your holy name,

and glory in Your praise. (I Chronicles 16:11, 35)

Idolatry

Good afternoon!

Idolatry. 

The dearest idol I have known,

Whate'er that idol be,

Help me to tear it from Thy throne,

And worship only Thee. -- William Cowper

Their idols are silver and gold, the work of human hands. They have mouths, but do not speak, eyes, but do not see. They have ears, but do not hear; noses but do not smell. They have hands, but do not feel; feet, but do not walk; and they do not make a sound in their throat. Those who make them become like them,; so do all who trust in them. O Israel, trust in the LORD! (Psalm 115:4-9)

A hymn to read or sing aloud or hum to the glory of God: WE COME, O CHRIST, TO YOU