Poems - In the Wilderness for God

Last updated on April 25, 2023

In the Wilderness for God

“Him that dwelt in the bush” Deuteronomy 33:16

Verse 1
In the wilderness for God!
Just a common bush aflame!
Thus may I be, blessed Lord,
For the glory of Thy Name.

Verse 2
Just a common bush to be,
Something in which God can dwell,
Something thru which God can speak,
Something thru which God can tell,

Verse 3
All His yearning over men,
All His purposes of love,
Flaming with no light of earth,
But with glory from above:

Verse 4
God Himself within the bush,
Nothing seen but just the flame;
Make me that, just that, O God,
For the glory of Thy Name.

This poem was originally published as a single stanza.

Meter: 7.7.7.7.
Tune: MOZART
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