Monthly Archives: August 2013

From Susanna Wesley (1669-1742) God, I give you the praise for days well spent. But I am yet unsatisfied, because I do not enjoy enough of you. I apprehend myself at too great a distance from you. I would have … Continue reading →

From Martin Luther (1483-1546) Behold, Lord, an empty vessel that needs to be filled. My Lord, fill it. I am weak in the faith; strengthen me. I am cold in love; warm me and make me fervent that my love … Continue reading →

From Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153) Jesus, how sweet is the very thought of you! You fill my heart with joy. The sweetness of your love surpasses the sweetness of honey. Nothing sweeter than you can be described; no words can … Continue reading →

I bind this day to me for ever, By power of faith, Christ’s incarnation, His baptism in the Jordan river, His death on the cross for my salvation: His bursting from the spiced tomb, His riding up the heavenly way, … Continue reading →