A Hymn for Spiritual Desertion
A poem by John Fawcett (1739-1817) Like the Psalmist, who often laments those times where he feels estranged from God, Fawcett wrote this poem (or [...]
A Prayer for Christ to Reign Supreme
"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God," (Psalm [...]
They Desire a Better Country
A hymn by John Fawcett (1739-1817) Hebrews 11:16 speaks beautifully of God's people, who desire a "better country," and of God, who reciprocates by preparing [...]
Prayer for Inconstancy
A hymn by John Fawcett (1739-1817) Though we "hunger and thirst" after righteousness, we fall short. This hymn offers a suitable prayer for God's aid. [...]