Oct 22.99: Light For The day - "A Drop Of Heavenly Rain."

"But may all who seek thee rejoice and be
glad in thee; may those who love thy salvation 
say continually, "Great is the LORD!"
-- Psalms 40:16 (RSV)

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"A Drop Of Heavenly Rain."

LORD you are invisible, except to the pure heart.
I seek to understand true purity of heart
By reading the Scriptures and by meditating.
LORD, I have read your words and meditated
on your person

For more years that I can remember.
I long to see your face to face.
It is the sight of you, LORD, that I have sought.
Over the years the fire of desire to see you
Has grown hotter and hotter.

AS I have meditated, my soul has received greater light.
And the Scriptures excite my soul more than ever.
LORD, I do not dare to call you
To reveal yourself now or soon.
But give me a sign, a pledge
To ensure me that one day I will be awarded.
Give me a single drop of heavenly rain
To assuage my spiritual thirst.

-- Joseph Hall

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"I love those who love me,
and those who seek me diligently find me."
-- Proverbs 8:17 (RSV)