Daily Affirmations - Day 7 - If We Faint Not - The Work Is Not In Vain
Day 7: The work is not in vain
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58 – ESV).
Faint not, nor fear, His arms are near;
He changes not, and you are dear;
Only believe, and own it true
That Christ is all in all to you.
~ John S. B. Monsell, 1863
O Lord, support us all the day long,
Till the shadows lengthen and the evening comes,
And the busy world is hushed,
And the fever of life is over,
And our work is done.
Then in His mercy may He give us
A safe lodging, and a holy rest,
And peace at the last.
Amen
~ John Henry Newman
God of grace and God of glory,
On Thy people pour Thy pow'r;
Crown Thine ancient church's story,
Bring her bud to glorious flow'r.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
For the facing of this hour,
For the facing of this hour.
Lo! the hosts of evil round us
Scorn Thy Christ, assail His ways!
Fears and doubts too long have bound us,
Free our hearts to faith and praise.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
For the living of these days,
For the living of these days.
Set our feet on lofty places;
Gird our lives, that they may be
Armored with all Christ-like graces
In the fight to set men free.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
That we fail not man nor Thee!
That we fail not man nor Thee!
~ Harry Emerson Fosdick, 1930
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