IN ME IS THINE HELP.

 

In me is thine help.
Hosea 13:9

 
DESTRUCTION is of men,
  salvation is wholly of God.
 
We have destroyed ourselves,
  but God has become our Saviour.
 
As sinners, we saves us absolutely;
  as believers, he helps us in all our duties,
  and out of all troubles.
 
If God is our help, it will be sufficient;
  it will be prudently afforded;
  it will be suitably conveyed; and
  we shall always feel our need of it,
    before we enjoy it.
 
Our help is in God, in God alone,
  therefore let us not look to creatures;
  let us not trust in ourselves;
  but let us repair to the Lord
    in every difficulty, trial, and trouble.
 
The Lord has helped us in time past,
  he never was more disposed to help us then he is now,
  and he will help us to the end of our journey.
 
His help sustains us,
  when it does not deliver us;
  it enables us to hold on,
  when it does not bring us out of our troubles.
 
O thou help of Israel, help us this day!
 
Help us to resist Satan,
  overcome the world,
  to crucify the old man,
  to put on the new man,
  to do thy blessed will,
  to glorify thy holy name, and
    to walk with thee in peace.
 
Beloved, let us not droop or despond,
  but let us cry unto God for help, and
  expect him to make his strength perfect in our weakness.
 

In me, O Lord, exert thy power,

Make old things pass away;

Transform and draw my soul to thee

Still nearer every day.

 
James Smith 1849