Increase the Inclination

"Stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even" (1 Chronicles 23:30).  "Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path… I have inclined mine heart to perform Thy statutes alway, even unto the end" (Psalm 119:105,112).  "Surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.  Hear thou, My son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way… My son, give Me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe My ways" (Proverbs 23:18,19,26). 

Give thanks and praise to God each morning,

And every night be so inclined,

Though many still will go on scorning

With those who blindly lead the blind.   

The Word of God shall be our light

That shines His truth upon our path

To please the Lord who fought our fight

And who delivered us from wrath. 

We surely know there is an end

When we shall see our Savior's face. 

We soon shall meet our dearest Friend

Who has prepared for us a place. 

O Lord, we've heard Your invitation

To fully give our hearts to You. 

May we increase this inclination

In all we think, and say, and do!