Saturday, September 24, 2022

The Spirit Of Christ In Me


 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
(Philippians 4:13)



Prince of Peace
Brent Borup
Painting courtesy/Fine Art America



In the struggle of life, with its turmoil and strife,

I feel my dependence on Thee;

Thou art all that I need- therefore pour out, I plead,

Thy Spirit, O Christ, in me.

The Spirit of Christ in me; The Spirit of Christ in me;

And so shall I be victorious and free,

Through the Spirit of Christ in me.

When surrounded by sin, and tempted within,

I know that defeated I'll be, 

Unless Thou dost impart,  in my innermost heart,

Thy Spirit, O Christ, in me.

The Spirit of Christ in me, The Spirit of Christ in me;

And so shall I be victorious and free,

Through the Spirit of Christ in me.


There's work I must do,  
and will see it through;

By grace more than conqu'ror I'll be.

When Thy love makes me bold,  then all men shall behold

Thy Spirit, O Christ, in me.

The Spirit of Christ in me; The Spirit of Christ in me;

And so shall I be victorious and free,

Through the Spirit of Christ in me.


Victoria Booth Demarest
(1889-1982)

"The Spirit of Christ in Me"
(1945)

The Story Behind The Song

Called the "Prophet of Ecumenical Christianity" world renown
author, hymnist,  and ordained Congregational minister/evangelist
Victoria Booth Demarest was the granddaughter of Salvation Army 
 founder William Booth, who gave her heart to Jesus at the tender age of six.

She later conducted revival meetings in the Methodist church in
St. John's Newfoundland, Canada where 2,000 people are said
to have come to faith in Jesus Christ.

In 1934, she conducted an "America For God" crusade and a decade later, in the
aftermath of World War II, founded the World Association of Mothers for Peace in 1946.




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