That living cross!
Great rugged stirring stick,
Bring fire and purpose into my heart,
Stir the too-long-buried thrill,
Open me wide to that wave of love
(To make those empty dull thoughts come alive—
No trickle charge but a surge of new awe so strong
That it stretches my thought to prophetic vision)!
May I never be found standing still
But living the Christ's way as never before,
With its hymn of praise sung by those who are called —
Astonished by His gifts, humbled by His power,
Always to hear that beat and obey
Despite the hurling stones.
Make me leap to apostle-like prayers.
Let me have a church-filled heart
(The beautiful aroma of fresh grace)
To earn a Christian title through that Life-link
So that I may find my life in God
And walk through a new chapter of Acts, a reborn witness
Having fellowship with those Spirit-filled living bonesSee Ezekiel 37:1-14
And know the challenge of this holy hour!
