Category Archives: Timeless Wisdom

Holy Spirit, Dwell with Me

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

“Truthful Spirit, dwell with me, I myself would truthful be; and with wisdom kind and clear let thy life in mine appear.” Thomas T. Lynch, 1855

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Breath and Fire

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

“We beseech you, O Lord, to ignite our souls with love, faith and hope by the fire of your Holy Spirit. And may the wind of your Spirit so inspire our minds, that we may proclaim your gospel to others … Continue reading →

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Breath of Life

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

“Holy Spirt, the life that gives life. You are the cause of all movement; You are the breath of all creatures . . . Let all the world praise you.” Hildegard of Bingen, (1098-1179) God’s Spirit breathes life into all … Continue reading →

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Come, Voice of God

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Samuel Longfellow, younger brother to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, wrote a few poems himself. This is one of them. “Holy Spirit, Truth divine, dawn upon this soul of mine. Voice of God, and inward Light, wake my spirit, clear my sight.” … Continue reading →

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Come, Spirit of God

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

“Spirit of God, descend upon my heart, wean it from sin, through all its pulses move.” George Croly, 1854 With every beat of my heart, my blood nourishes every cell in my body. Likewise, with every beath of … Continue reading →

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Come, Holy Comforter

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

I have always liked the hymn Come, Thou Almighty King (anonymous, published in 1753). Let’s focus on verse 3 and the Spirit: “Come, holy Comforter, thy sacred witness bear . . .” The Holy Spirit bears witness? … Continue reading →

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Holy Comforter

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Isaiah 40:1-2 (MSG) “Comfort, oh comfort my people,” says your God. “Speak softly and tenderly to Jerusalem, but also make it very clear that she has served her sentence, that her sin is taken care of—forgiven!” The Holy Spirit is … Continue reading →

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Desert Rain

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Job 38:25-27 (MSG) Who do you suppose carves canyons for the downpours of rain, and charts the route of thunderstorms That bring water to unvisited fields, deserts no one ever lays eyes on, Drenching the useless wastelands so they’re carpeted … Continue reading →

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Blessed Rain

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

“Come, thou Fount of every blessing . . . streams of mercy, never ceasing.” Robert Robinson, 1758 The Holy Spirit rains God’s blessings and mercies on us. If it doesn’t come from God, it isn’t a blessing.

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Fire and Light

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

“Holy Spirt, the life that gives life . . . You are the fire that warms our hearts; You are the light that guides our feet. Let all the world praise you.” Hildegard of Bingen, (1098-1179)

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