Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Charles Wesley (1707-1788) was a
prolific hymn writer of 18th century.
Most of his writings were done
while riding on horseback
to his evangelical meetings.
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
was first published in a collection
of hymns for those that seek
redemption in the Blood of Christ.
The opening line was a play on
John Dryden’s poem “Fairest Isle,
All Isles Excelling.” The hymn was
written around a progression of
thoughts: prayer for the Holy Spirit,
praying for the return of our Lord and
prayer for finalization of new creation.
Lord, we’ll hold Eternal Perspective:
For our citizenship is In Heaven,
from which we’re eagerly waiting
for Lord Jesus Christ to return as
our Saviour. He will take our weak
mortal bodies and change them
into glorious bodies like His own,
using the same power with which
He will bring everything under
His control (Phil 3:20-21). Amen.
Lord, what relief and joy to know
that we are listed among residents
in heaven. We praise and thank
You God for giving us eternal life.
Although this life is filled with
trouble as it is now under Corona-
virus global pandemic, we know
that we are only passing through &
that You are merciful and in control.
Grant us to have an eternal mindset
so that we can endure the temporal
difficulties that come our way and
be light of the world for Your glory.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Lord, You created us so that we’ll
have relationship, walking with You.
Help us pay careful attention how
we walk,not as unwise people but as
wise, making the most of the time.
Help us live with eternal perspective,
focusing on things that will last.
Help us be diligent in our spiritual
walk & maintain love for each other.
Help us to walk this life with
wisdom, have right priorities and
be free from earthly distractions.
Help us to live out Christ-centred
life so that we can be salt of the
earth and light of the world. Amen.
Love divine, all love excelling,
Joy of heaven to earth come down
Fix in us Thy humble dwelling;
All Thy faithful mercies crown!!!
Jesus, Thou art all compassion,
Pure, unbounded love Thou art;
Visit us with Thy salvation;
Enter every trembling heart…
Breathe O breathe Thy loving spirit
Into every troubled breast!
Let us all in Thee inherit;
Let us find that second rest…
Thee we would be always blessing
Serve Thee as Thy hosts above,
Pray & praise Thee without ceasing
Glory in Thy perfect love. Amen.