According to Thy Gracious Word
As a London newspaper editor,
James Montgomery (1771-1854)
remembered the poor and down-
trodden. He worked hard for the
abolition of slavery & imprisoned
twice for His strong editorials.
It would have been easy for this
journalist to get caught up in the
vital issues of the day and not to
forget the vital issues of eternity.
But Montgomery resolved that
he would never become too busy
to remember what Jesus had
done for him on the cross.
Lord, we will Remember Thee:
When the hour had come, (Jesus)
sat down and the twelve apostles
with Him. Then He said to them:
With fervent desire I have desired
to eat this Passover with you before
I suffer… Then He took the cup and
gave thanks and said: Take this
and divide it among yourselves…
And He took bread, gave thanks
and broke it and gave it to them,
saying: This is My body which
is given for you; do this in
remembrance of Me. Likewise
He also took the cup after supper,
saying: This cup is the new
covenant in My blood, which is
shed for you (Luke 22:14-20).
Lord, You have done so much for me;
and yet I often think I have nothing
to offer You. The thought that You
Long for my friendship is almost
overwhelming for You have given
so much and I have given so little.
So, I love to be in Your presence.
And I rejoice that You want to
be with me. Help me to devote
a portion of each day to commune
with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Lord, there are many earthly
concerns that press into our lives;
some affecting only ourselves or
our families; while others are of
national or international importance;
yet some affecting both, like the
current Covid pandemic crisis.
Whatever it is earthly concerns
can become so important that
they overshadow eternal issues.
Help us Lord to be like Montgomery
resolve never to forget You. Amen.
Lord, According to Thy gracious
word, In meek humility,
This will I do, my dying Lord,
I will remember Thee…
Thy body broken for my sake,
My bread from heaven shall be;
Thy testamental cup I take,
And thus remember Thee…
Remember Thee and all Thy pains,
And all Thy love to me… When
Thou shall In Thy kingdom come,
Then Lord, remember me! Amen.