July 21
Companions of the Way (Morning)Lord, all my desire is before Thee.
FATHER, to Thee I lift mine Eyes, My longing Eyes and restless Heart, Before the Morning Watch I rise, And wait to taste how good Thou art, To obtain the Grace I humbly claim, The Saving Power of Jesu's name.
The Slumber from my Soul I shake, Warned by the Spirit's inward Call, And up to Righteousness awake, And pray that I no more may fall, Or give to Sin and Satan place, But walk in all Thy righteous ways.
Attended by the Sacred Dread, And wise from Evil to depart, Let me from Strength to Strength proceed, And rise to Purity of Heart, Thro' all the Paths of Duty move From humble Faith to perfect Love.
CHARLES WESLEY
THE SOUL'S DESIRE