I love the opening lines of this prayer, paraphrased: “Teach me what I do not\u00a0know, yet need to, and remind me daily of the things I do know, yet would like to forget.”<\/p>\n
From “The Valley of Vision”
\nA Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions<\/p>\n
O God the Holy Spirit,<\/p>\n
That which I know not, teach thou me,
\nKeep me a humble disciple in the school of Christ,
\nlearning daily there what I am in myself,
\na fallen, sinful creature,
\njustly deserving everlasting destruction;
\nO let me never lose sight of my need of a Savior,
\nor forget that apart from Him I am nothing,
\nand can do nothing.
\nOpen my understanding to know\u00a0the Holy Scriptures;
\nReveal to my soul the counsels and works\u00a0of the blessed Trinity;
\nInstill into my dark mind the saving knowledge of Jesus;
\nMake me acquainted with His covenant undertakings
\nand His perfect fulfillment of them,
\nthat by resting on His finished work
\nI may find the Father’s love in the Son,
\nHis Father, my Father,
\nand be brought through thy influence
\nto have fellowship with the Three in One.
\nO lead me into all truth, thou Spirit of wisdom and revelation,
\nthat I may know the things that belong unto my peace,
\nand through thee be made anew.
\nMake practical upon my heart the Father’s love
\nas Thou has revealed it in the Scriptures;
\nApply to my soul the blood of Christ, effectually, continually,
\nand help me to believe, with conscience comforted,
\nthat it cleanseth from all sin;
\nLead me from faith to faith,
\nthat I may at all times have freedom to come to a reconciled Father,
\nand may be able to maintain peace within Him
\nagainst doubts, fears, corruptions, temptations.
\nThy office is to teach me to draw near to Christ
\nwith a pure heart,
\nsteadfastly persuaded of His love,
\nin the full assurance of faith.
\nLet me never falter in this way.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u201cThe Valley of Vision\u201d \u00a9 The Banner of Truth Trust, 1975<\/em><\/p>\n Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him\u00a0so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13 HCSB)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I love the opening lines of this prayer, paraphrased: “Teach me what I do not\u00a0know, yet need to, and remind me daily of the things I do know, yet would like to forget.” From “The Valley of Vision” A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions O God the Holy Spirit, That which I know not,… <\/p>\n