Ps Lawrence spoke of this poem during his sermon this evening!

HIMSELF

Once it was the blessing, Now it is the Lord;

Once it was the feeling, Now it is His Word.

Once His gifts I wanted, Now the Giver own;

Once I sought for healing, Now Himself alone.

Once there was painful trying, Now there is perfect trust;

Once a half salvation, Now the uttermost.

Once there was ceaseless holding, Now He holds me fast;

Once there was constant drifting, Now my anchor's cast.

Once there was busy planning, Now there is trustful prayer;

Once there was anxious caring, Now He has the care.

Once there was what I wanted, Now what Jesus says;

Once there was constant asking, Now there is ceaseless praise.

Once it was my working, His it hence shall be;

Once I tried to use Him, Now He uses me.

Once the power I wanted, Now the Mighty One;

Once for self I labored, Now for Him alone.

Once I hoped in Jesus, Now I know He's mine;

Once my lamps were dying, Now they brightly shine.

Once for death I waited, Now His coming hail;

And my hopes are anchored, Safe within the veil.