Isaiah 28:16
Therefore thus saith the Lord, Behold, I lay in Zion for a Foundation a Stone, a tried Stone, a precious Corner Stone, a sure Foundation: He that believeth shall not make haste.
Pierce my troubled Heart, soothe the Pain in my Soul. Show me the Bridegroom, the Foundation of all Mercy, the Lamb of God on the Cross. Jesus, open Your Arms to me, and lay before me Rest and Life, the Crown of Righteousness. Open the Door to Salvation that is prepared for me.
Give me Confidence in my Struggles, that through Adversity I may become God’s Servant. Let me put on the Armour of God that I may be protected. Jesus, hold me close and bind up my Wounds. Through my Faith in You let me find Security and sweet Rest for my Soul. You are a miracle Worker and my Refuge.
He is my Fortress and stands in Opposition to Hell and Death. You are the Source of living Waters, the Sea that quenches Thirst and Sorrow, filled with Grace. If I approach Him with a sincere Heart, when me resistance to the Storms of Temptation over come, He strengthens me.
My sweet Saviour, I see the Wounds that You suffered to bring Faith into my Heart. I will follow You until Your precious Light of Grace dawns in me. My Heart is filled with Storm and Rage. I am pierced by the Arrows of Sin. In my Distress I come to You seeking Salvation.
The Blood from the Wound in Your Side strengthens me. The warm Glow of Your Love washes over me. O, the endless Sea of Grace, Israel’s Glory and Zion’s Honour! How strong Your faithful Hand, the Pledge of Your Grace.
Through Grace You hung on the Cross for the Sins of others, for our Guilt. That our Afflicted Souls might recieve the Oil of Mercy that flows from Your Side. O, Holy One, You are presented before the whole World as a Tragedy of Mourning. Your Death brought me Freedom from the Distress in my Soul and brings me nearer to God.
How could I be sad? I turn to You, O Jesus! Here is true Rest and Peace. You have taken the full Burden of my Sins upon Yourself. The Eternal Word bears full Power. Here is the best Anointment, Lord Jesus You are my gain! To you I give my Heart, Soul, and Mind: Please accept it! Amen.