“For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus´ sake….”  2 Cor. 4:11

“…unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone!”  John 12:24

I with myself am at a loss
with lack of godly power,
but what I learn at Calv´ry´s cross
is dying hour by hour!

I point to Him the Crucified,
but not with words of charm,
to self I have with Jesus died,
or else I do but harm!

My insufficiency is there
when sitting face to face
with some lost soul for whom I care
conveying words of grace!

The words the Spirit must impart,
so that´s what He will do
to touch the conscience and the heart
with truth that´s ever new!

But I the secret must repeat,
do humbly Jesus preach,
but only as the grain of wheat
you precious souls may reach!

The cross applied makes grace abound
with living waters too,
the gospel then with thrill will sound,
its joy fills you anew!

Norway, May 23, 2013 – jn