Christ, the SHOWER
"He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth" (Psalm 72:6). How quickly the dust is scattered, and the streets are cleansed! So when Jesus descends upon my soul by the influences of His Spirit — He scatters the dust of sin within me, and cleanses me from all my filthiness and idols. I am quite another man, I enjoy purity of heart, and in the vision of faith I see my God. My heart is softened and drinks in the falling blessings; my soul is enriched and becomes fruitful; holy desires, true penitence, and concern for the divine glory springs up; and I say without hesitation, "I am the Lord's." A stream of gratitude flows from my soul to the God of all my mercies — and I cannot but bless Him for all the tokens of His distinguishing love, and the proofs of His unmerited favor. Jesus, Savior! Come down upon my soul thus more frequently, come unto me as the former and latter rain upon the earth; and let there be showers of blessings!
As rain on meadows newly mown,
So shall He send His influence down;
His grace on fainting souls distills,
Like heavenly dew on thirsty hills!
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