I awakened this morning with a song. It was this: “Since Jesus came into my heart.” As I considered its truth I was minded to share these thoughts with you. I have chosen as my subject these words “Ever Since.”
“Ever Since” God's spirit dealt with me and showed m I was a sinner, He has never ceased His dealings with me. Wrong thoughts, wrong attitudes, unwise words and acts, all come under His divine censure. Perhaps others would object to such molestation. NO doubt there are men who would forever close the door of their heart to the convicting, convincing voice of the Holy Spirit, but not I. I appreciate his voice. There is life if I listen. There is joy if I obey. I shall never cease to be grateful for the day He began to deal with me. I appreciate this divine interest in the affairs of my life. Deal on, thou spirit of life. I do appreciate thy tender voice. Show me the error of my way. Let me but know the way twixt life and death. Let day and night divided be, eternally. In waywardness and sin this man would sink but for thy wondrous care. Thy hand doth point to heaven and away from misery dark and woe. Lead thou me on, blest spirit of eternal God. I welcome thee.
“Ever Since” one day I saw the folly of sin, I have never ceased to see the awfulness of living without God. What of this world? Man with a mind befogged has sunk down deep in miry clay. He seems all unaware of human tendency. He claims to live but death has fastened shackles on his soul. He boasts of light but in gross darkness walks each day. He teaches others but he himself has lost the way. I no longer want a life of shame. I see a better plan for me.
“Ever Since” I saw the wonder of Jesus and the beauty of a life in Him, I have desired nothing more. The world may have its great but they're just men. I see in Christ all that a soul could ever need. From His blest face a radiance shines that lights the path of men. A beauty fair is in my Lord not found among the sons of men. Some men may speak of beauty here. Tis nothing but an idle dream compared with glory seen in Jesus' face. My Lord possesses that which satisfies forevermore.
“Ever Since” I accepted Holiness as God's way and God's requirement, I have sought for no other way. I am satisfied that I have heard from Heaven. Without this life, without this grace I'll never look on God. Without this purity in heart and mind I've naught thou face but judgment's rod that's sure some day to devour and destroy all enemies of truth. I've heard the voice behind me say “This is the way, the way of truth; walk in this light and happy be throughout the countless ages of eternity.”
“Ever Since” I head a voice that said now “Preach my word,” my life has all been given to this task. This is a holy calling. A choice I did not make. I know this work is one ordained of God. What better labor could be found than work among the sons of men who sunk sown deep in misery and sin seek for one ray of light. The gospel is God's answer to the cry of every needy heart. Give me more strength, Oh God above. Let me not weary be in life's short race. Help me to see my brother's need and save him by thy grace.
“Ever Since” I heard the blessed story that Jesus would some day return, my heart within me yearns for that blest time. When He shall come again with trumpet sound; when those now dead in Him leap from the ground; when we who are alive, remaining here shall leave this world and fly away; could there ever be a hope more glorious than this? What of this earth with all it's glitter, its tinsel and its toys. I seek alone eternal bliss and everlasting joys. This peace and rest soon shall be mine when I shall look upon His face. He'll carry me away to mansions fair He long ago prepared and there I'll stay throughout that long eternal day and never more go out.
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