Sunday, January 30, 2005

The High Calling

Child of the Eternal Father,
Bride of the Eternal Son,
Dwelling-place of God the Spirit,

Thus with Christ made ever one;
Dowered with joy beyond the angels
Nearest to His throne,
They, the ministers attending
His beloved One;
Granted all my heart's desire,
All things made my own,
Feared by all the powers of evil,
Fearing God alone;
Walking with the Lord in glory
Through the courts divine,
Queen within the royal place,
Christ forever mine;
Say, poor worldling, can it be,
That my heart should envy thee?

~Gerhard Tersteegen





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