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  O THOU TO WHOSE ALL SEARCH­ING SIGHT
  by Count Zinzendorf
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Summary: This sermon is a heartfelt cry for God's presence,
purification, and guidance, and a declaration of trust in His power and
provision.

Topics: "Sanctification", "Faith Perseverance"
Scripture References: Psalm 23:4, Psalm 51:10, Psalm 139:23, John 8:12, Philippians 4:13

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Count Zinzendorf preaches about the longing for God's presence and the
desire for a purified heart, asking for God's intervention to break free
from bondage and cleanse from impurities. He emphasizes the need to
surrender affections to the cross, allowing God to sanctify thoughts and
lead the way in times of darkness and trouble. Count Zinzendorf
encourages unwavering faith and perseverance in following Jesus,
trusting in His support and strength to navigate through challenges
until reaching the ultimate peace and joy in His presence.

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O Thou to whose all searching sight

The darkness shineth as the light,

Search, prove my heart; it pants for Thee;

O burst these bonds, and set it free!

Wash out its stains, refine its dross,

Nail my affections to the cross;

Hallow each thought; let all within

Be clean, as Thou, my Lord, art clean!

If in this darksome wild I stray,

Be Thou my light, be Thou my way;

No foes, no violence I fear,

No fraud, while Thou, my God, art near.

When rising floods my soul o'erflow,

When sinks my heart in waves of woe,

Jesu, Thy timely aid impart,

And raise my head, and cheer my heart.

Savior, where'er Thy steps I see,

Dauntless, untired, I follow thee!

O let Thy hand support me still,

And lead me to Thy holy hill!

If rough and thorny be the way,

My strength proportion to my day;

Till toil, and grief, and pain shall cease,

Where all is calm, and joy, and peace.

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