January 12, 2010

  • "is mine a contrite heart or no?" (William Cowper's "The Contrite Heart")


    For thus says the One who is high and lifted up,
    who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:
    I dwell in the high and holy place,
    and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit,
    to revive the spirit of the lowly,
    and to revive the heart of the contrite.
    Isaiah 57:15

    Lord, show us the state of our hearts...
    "Then tell me, gracious God, is mine
    A contrite heart or no?"

    Thus says the LORD:
    Heaven is my throne,
    and the earth is my footstool;
    what is the house that you would build for me,
    and what is the place of my rest?

    All these things my hand has made,
    and so all these things came to be,
    declares the LORD.
    But this is the one to whom I will look:
    he who is humble and contrite in spirit
    and trembles at my word.
    Isaiah 66:1-2

    Lord, show us the state of our hearts...
    "Then tell me, gracious God, is mine
    A contrite heart or no?"


    IX. THE CONTRITE HEART.—ISAIAH lvii.15.
    William Cowper, 1779

    THE Lord will happiness divine
    On contrite hearts bestow;
    Then tell me, gracious God, is mine
    A contrite heart or no?

    I hear, but seem to hear in vain,
    Insensible as steel;
    If aught is felt, ‘tis only pain
    To find I cannot feel.

    I sometimes think myself inclined
    To love thee, if I could;
    But often feel another mind,
    Averse to all that’s good.

    My best desires are faint and few,
    I fain would strive for more:
    But when I cry, “My strength renew,”
    Seem weaker than before.

    Thy saints are comforted, I know,
    And love thy house of prayer;
    I therefore go where others go,
    But find no comfort there.

    O make this heart rejoice or ache;
    Decide this doubt for me;
    And if it be not broken, break,
    And heal it if it be.
     
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    Lord, show us the state of our hearts...
    "Then tell me, gracious God, is mine
    A contrite heart or no?"

    Please add your prayers below as His Spirit leads you...

Comments (2)

  • Lord, enable Your people to have the discernment to A) identify the times they go thru the "Romans 7" struggles and B) look to You for help and handle them in ways that are pleasing to You.

    In Jesus' Name,

    Amen  

  • The Lord has given me a contrite heart a few times---especially during a 3 week hospital stay in which I almost died 5 times. Several nights there I was very repentant and contrite. When God wants me contrite, He knows how to do it and that is so nice of Him. I come out feeling cleansed and loved by Him.

    Lord, help some dear souls tonight that need repentance and and a contrite heart. We just appreciate You so much for dealing with us when we need it. Praise Your name. Bless this Christ honoring site.

    Amen

    FRANK

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