Thirsting For God.
Zion's Advocate, December 1903, Vol. 42, No. 12.
A sensible realization of the Lord's presence and approval is so essential to the peace and happiness of his true children. In his presence there is fullness of joy and under his approving smiles there is inexpressible peace. Take this away and the heart is sad. An earnest craving for this heavenly blessing is sure evidence of divine life in the soul. David's figure best illustrates that desire: "As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God."This panting after God is the greatest blessing conferred upon a subject of grace. The soul is never in a better frame than when it utterly fails to find satisfaction in carnal things and longs ardently for communion with God. The intensity of this desire is enhanced by an occasional feast upon the enjoyment of the Lord's sweet presence. May the Lord enable us all to thirst more for him and less for the world.
Early, my God, without delay, I haste to seek thy face; My thirsty spirit faints away Without thy cheering grace. Not all the blessings of a feast Can please my soul so well, As when thy richer grace I taste, And in thy presence dwell.
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