This morning in Sunday School, we had a lesson from R.C. Sproul on guilt and forgiveness that included teaching on Joshua the High Priest's filthy garments in Zechariah 3. Then, in our worship service, we shared in communion. As I stood serving at the Lord's Table, I felt like Joshua, clothed in filth, a brand plucked from the fire, and needing cleansing. At first I wanted to run and hide, even as I stood there looking at the congregation. Then I thought, "What better place is there to be? Where else could I go and find the cleansing and healing I need?"
Lord, I have no other hope- to You I come, to You I come
Lord, I cannot hide my sin- to You I come, to You I come
Flithy garments cling so close- to You I come, to You I come
Standing helpless, vile within- to You alone, O Lord, I come
Broken body of a spotless Lamb- You offer me grace so free
Blood to cleanse my deepest stain- You offer me grace so free
Bread of heaven, hungry I am- You offer me grace so free
Satisfy my soul again- You offer me Yourself, so free
At this table I have found
The grace to stand on holy ground
Coming broken, seeking You
I receive Your life anew
Purify this wayward heart
Strengthen now these failing hands
Draw me from the world apart
And do in me what only You can
Bread of heaven, feed me till I'm satisifed
Blood of Jesus, cleanse me till I'm purified
Let the Gospel live in me
Until at last Your face I see
And from sin- completely free
Hallalujah! Let it be!
Amen.
Thank you for feeding us His holy Word before and during our gathering at the table!
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