Jesus My Glory

I LORD GOD,
Thou hast commanded me to believe in Jesus;
      and I would flee to no other refuge,
   wash in no other fountain,
   build on no other foundation,
   receive from no other fullness,
   rest in  no other relief.
His water and blood were not severed
   in their flow at the cross,
   may they never be separated in my creed
      and experiences;
May I be equally convinced of the guilt
      and pollution of sin,
   feel my need of a prince and savior,
   implore of him repentance as well as forgiveness,
love holiness, and be pure in heart,
   have the mind of Jesus, and tread in his steps.
Let me not be at my own disposal,
   but rejoice that I am under the care of one
   who is too wise to err,
      too kind to injure,
      too tender to crush.
May I scandalize none by my temper and conduct,
   but recommend and endear Christ to all around,
   bestow good on every one as circumstances
      permit,
   and decline no opportunity of usefulness.
Grant that I may value my substance,
   not as the medium of pride and luxury,
   but as the means of my support and stewardship.
Help me to guide my affections with discretion,
   to owe no man anything,
   to be able to give to him that needeth,
   to feel it my duty and pleasure to be merciful
      and forgiving,
   to show to the world the likeness of Jesus.

            (from The Valley of Vision)