46*. Have I an Object, Lord, Below

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by G.W. Frazer
1
Have I an object, Lord, below
 
Which would divide my heart with Thee;
 
Which would divert its even flow
 
In answer to Thy constancy?
 
Oh teach me quickly to return,
 
And cause my heart afresh to burn.
“But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ.” (Philippians 3:7-8)
“He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.” (Matthew 10:37)
“And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?” (Luke 24:32)
2
Have I a hope, however dear,
 
Which would defer Thy coming, Lord!
 
Which would detain my spirit here
 
(Where naught can lasting joy afford)?
 
From it, my Savior, set me free,
 
To look, and long, and wait for Thee.
“And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.” (1 Corinthians 7:31)
3
Be Thou the object bright and fair
 
To fill and satisfy the heart;
 
My hope to meet Thee in the air,
 
And nevermore from Thee to part:
 
That I may undistracted be
 
To follow, serve and wait for Thee.
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