Originally published 1897
The Rev. Frederick Brotherton Meyer (April 8, 1847 – March 28, 1929), a contemporary and friend of D. L. Moody was a Baptist pastor and evangelist in England involved in ministry and inner city mission work on both sides of the Atlantic. Author of numerous religious books and articles, many of which remain in print today, he has been described as The Archbishop of the Free Churches.
"Nothing between, Lord, nothing between."
From this moment, I solemnly, and by thy grace, renounce and put away the evil things which have usurped an unholy supremacy with me-the companionships that lower the temperature of my inner life; the books and amusements which have cast a shadow on my hours of fellowship; the sin which so easily besets me; the soft yielding to sloth which has robbed me of so many seasons of hallowed communion; the desire to please men rather than Thee, and to succeed in this world rather than to be a humble servant in thy glorious household. All these I hereby steadfastly renounce and forsake. Other lords have had dominion over me; but henceforth by Thee only will I make mention of thy name. Especially do I steadfastly resolve by thy grace to renounce the devil and all his works; the world and all its vanity; the flesh and all its selfish and sinful desires; so that I may not follow or be led by them. In myself I cannot keep these resolutions-my will is like a bruised reed, my desires like smoking flax; but oh, keep me true! Thou hast kept my soul from death; wilt Thou not also keep my feet from falling, that I may walk before the Lord in the light of the living? Thou art able to keep me from stumbling, and present me faultless before the presence of thy glory with exceeding joy; into thy hands I commend my spirit: and I am persuaded that Thou dost accept and wilt keep what I commit to Thee against that day.
And now, Lord, I yield myself to Thee-spirit, soul, and body-that as these were once filled and used by the Spirit of Evil, they may henceforth be filled and used by thy Holy Spirit, who is one with Thee and the Father in the mystery of the Holy Trinity. Never again, by thy dear help, shall sin reign in my mortal body, that I should obey the lusts thereof. It may tempt me by its suggestions; but it shall not reign, since I desire to present myself unto God as one alive from the dead, and my members as instruments of righteousness unto God.
In my inner life, I desire to be kept absolutely pure and lovely. 0 Holy and Spotless One, be in me the crystal fountain of purity! 0 Lamb of God, be in me the source of absolute meekness and humility! 0 Lover of Men, be in me a fire of unwaning, all-subduing tenderness! Make me instantly sensitive to the least taint of impurity and uncharity. Before ever the suggestion has assumed a tangible shape, may I detect it, and shelter in Thee.
In my home life, may I be made a blessing; its sunbeam when the days are dark; its inspiration when the days are sad and hopeless; its tender comfort when the days are full of pain and tears. Always thinking of others before myself; never imposing my private sorrows or moods; ever with the girt loin and the lighted torch; washing my face, and anointing my head, and confiding my griefs to Thee only, that I may ever have
"A heart at leisure from itself,
To soothe and sympathize:"
The Rev. Frederick Brotherton Meyer (April 8, 1847 – March 28, 1929), a contemporary and friend of D. L. Moody was a Baptist pastor and evangelist in England involved in ministry and inner city mission work on both sides of the Atlantic. Author of numerous religious books and articles, many of which remain in print today, he has been described as The Archbishop of the Free Churches.
"Nothing between, Lord, nothing between."
From this moment, I solemnly, and by thy grace, renounce and put away the evil things which have usurped an unholy supremacy with me-the companionships that lower the temperature of my inner life; the books and amusements which have cast a shadow on my hours of fellowship; the sin which so easily besets me; the soft yielding to sloth which has robbed me of so many seasons of hallowed communion; the desire to please men rather than Thee, and to succeed in this world rather than to be a humble servant in thy glorious household. All these I hereby steadfastly renounce and forsake. Other lords have had dominion over me; but henceforth by Thee only will I make mention of thy name. Especially do I steadfastly resolve by thy grace to renounce the devil and all his works; the world and all its vanity; the flesh and all its selfish and sinful desires; so that I may not follow or be led by them. In myself I cannot keep these resolutions-my will is like a bruised reed, my desires like smoking flax; but oh, keep me true! Thou hast kept my soul from death; wilt Thou not also keep my feet from falling, that I may walk before the Lord in the light of the living? Thou art able to keep me from stumbling, and present me faultless before the presence of thy glory with exceeding joy; into thy hands I commend my spirit: and I am persuaded that Thou dost accept and wilt keep what I commit to Thee against that day.
And now, Lord, I yield myself to Thee-spirit, soul, and body-that as these were once filled and used by the Spirit of Evil, they may henceforth be filled and used by thy Holy Spirit, who is one with Thee and the Father in the mystery of the Holy Trinity. Never again, by thy dear help, shall sin reign in my mortal body, that I should obey the lusts thereof. It may tempt me by its suggestions; but it shall not reign, since I desire to present myself unto God as one alive from the dead, and my members as instruments of righteousness unto God.
In my inner life, I desire to be kept absolutely pure and lovely. 0 Holy and Spotless One, be in me the crystal fountain of purity! 0 Lamb of God, be in me the source of absolute meekness and humility! 0 Lover of Men, be in me a fire of unwaning, all-subduing tenderness! Make me instantly sensitive to the least taint of impurity and uncharity. Before ever the suggestion has assumed a tangible shape, may I detect it, and shelter in Thee.
In my home life, may I be made a blessing; its sunbeam when the days are dark; its inspiration when the days are sad and hopeless; its tender comfort when the days are full of pain and tears. Always thinking of others before myself; never imposing my private sorrows or moods; ever with the girt loin and the lighted torch; washing my face, and anointing my head, and confiding my griefs to Thee only, that I may ever have
"A heart at leisure from itself,
To soothe and sympathize:"
