The Spirit As A Teacher

Posted : 27 Mar, 2012 03:27 AM

O God the Holy Spirit,



That which I know not, teach thou me,



Keep me a humble disciple in the school



of Christ,



learning daily there what I am in myself,



a fallen sinful creature,



justly deserving everlasting destruction;



O let me never lose sight of my need of a Saviour,



or forget that apart from him I am nothing,



and can do nothing.



Open my understanding to know



the Holy Scriptures;



Reveal to my soul the counsels and works



of the blessed Trinity;



Instil into my dark mind the saving knowledge



of Jesus;



Make me acquainted with his covenant undertakings



and his perfect fulfilment of them,



that by resting on his finished work



I may find the Father�s love in the Son,



his Father, my Father,



and may be brought through thy influence



to have fellowship with the Three in One.



O lead me into all truth, thou Spirit of wisdom



and revelation,



that I may know the things that belong unto



my peace,



and through thee be made anew.



Make practical upon my heart the Father�s love



as thou hast revealed it in the Scriptures;



Apply to my soul the blood of Christ, effectually,



continually,



and help me to believe, with conscience



comforted, that it cleanseth from all sin;



Lead me from faith to faith,



that I may at all times have freedom to come



to a reconciled Father,



and may be able to maintain peace with him



against doubts, fears, corruptions, temptations.



Thy office is to teach me to draw near to Christ



with a pure heart,



steadfastly persuaded of his love,



in the full assurance of faith.



Let me never falter in this way.



By Valley of Vision

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