Feb. 18, 2024

)Suffering with Jesus (Colossians 1:24)

Mystery Known (Colossians 1:25-26)

Possessing Jesus (Colossians 1:27)

The Struggle (Colossians 1:28-29)

Himself – A.B. Simpson

 Once it was the blessing, Now it is the Lord; 

Once it was the feeling, Now it is His Word. 

Once His gifts I wanted, Now the Giver own; 

Once I sought for healing, Now Himself alone. 

Once 'twas painful trying, Now 'tis perfect trust; 

Once a half salvation, Now the uttermost. 

Once 'twas ceaseless holding, Now He holds me fast; 

Once 'twas constant drifting, Now my anchor's cast. 

Once 'twas busy planning, Now 'tis trustful prayer; 

Once 'twas anxious caring, Now He has the care. 

Once 'twas what I wanted, Now what Jesus says; 

Once 'twas constant asking, Now 'tis ceaseless praise. 

Once it was my working, His it hence shall be; 

Once I tried to use Him, Now He uses me. 

Once the power I wanted, Now the Mighty One; 

Once for self I labored, Now for Him alone. 

Once I hoped in Jesus, Now I know He's mine; 

Once my lamps were dying, Now they brightly shine. 

Once for death I waited, Now His coming hail; 

And my hopes are anchored, Safe within the vail.