Deeper Desire

"Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for thee… for he loved him as he loved his own soul" (1 Samuel 20:4,17).  "One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after… to behold the beauty of the LORD" (Psalm 27:4).  "The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it" (Proverbs 10:22).  "God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness… that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved" (Acts 15:8,11).  

The grace of God that He imparts

To love the brethren has sufficed

To knit together kindred hearts

Who worship our Lord Jesus Christ. 

The fountain of this love shall spring

From everlasting wells above

When we are focused on one thing:

The beauty of our Savior's love. 

The love of God is infinite,

Though human love may halt tomorrow. 

With blessings deep and intimate,

Our Lord's desire adds no sorrow. 

O Lord, Your love is like a fire

That burns with an eternal flame! 

Let grace refine our heart's desire

With deeper love to praise Your name.