Watch Night
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I know it’s 4 days late, but this is a prayer by John Wesley, traditionally recited by Methodists in their New Year’s Eve (”Watch Night”) services. It’s a powerful statement of commitment and dedication and surrender to the will of God, in contrast to our own plans which we usually make at this time of year…
I am no longer my own, but thine.
Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt.
Put me to doing, put me to suffering.
Let me be employed by thee or laid aside for thee, exalted for thee or brought low for thee.
Let me be full, let me be empty
Let me have all things, let me have nothing.
I freely and heartily yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal.
And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, thou art mine, and I am thine.
So be it.
And the covenant which I have made on earth, let it be ratified in heaven. Amen.
