The Convicting Spirit

Blessed Spirit, Author of all grace and comfort,

Come, work repentance in my soul;

Show sin to me in its hideous colors that I may hate it;

Melt my heart by the majesty and mercy of God;

Show me my ruined self and the help there is in him;

Teach me to behold my Creator,

   his ability to save,

   his arms outstretched,

   and his heart big for me.

May I confide in his power and love,

   commit my soul to him without reserve,

   bear his image, observe his laws, pursue his service,

   and be through time and eternity

      a monument to the efficacy of his grace,

      and a trophy of his victory.

Make me willing to be saved in his way

   seeing nothing in myself, but all in Jesus:

Help me not only to receive him but

   to walk in him,

   depend upon him,

   commune with him,

   be conformed to him,

   and follow him,

      imperfect, but still pressing forward,

      not complaining about work, but valuing rest,

      not murmuring under trials, but thankful for my state.

Give me that faith which is the means of salvations,

   and the main producer of all godliness

May I be saved by grace through faith,

   live by faith,

   feel the joy of faith,

   do the work of faith.

Finding nothing in myself, may I find in Christ

   wisdom, righteousness, sanctification and redemption