In the wilderness for God

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In the wilderness for God!
Just a common bush aflame!
Thus may I be, blessed Lord,
For the glory of Thy Name.
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Just a common bush to be,
Something in which God can dwell,
Something thru which God can speak,
Something thru which God can tell,
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All His yearning over men,
All His purposes of love,
Flaming with no light of earth,
But with glory from above:
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God Himself within the bush,
Nothing seen but just the flame;
Make me that, just that, O God,
For the glory of Thy Name.
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Amber Labounty

Omak, WA, United States

I have lived for almost 12 years 100 miles away from the closest locality. I live in a small rural town in the middle of no where. I truly feel I am in the wilderness. And despite many attempts to get out of here, the Lord has kept the doors closed for me and my family. Countless times I have cried out to the Lord, longing to be with the saints, longing to be in a local church life. But here we are, in the wilderness, hopefully for God. For His glory! We are just here quiet, hidden. But we still love you Lord. If this is where we are to remain, then so be it for Your glory, for Your name.


Sharon Lambert

Rancho Cordova, California, United States

In the wilderness for God!

Just a common bush aflame!

Thus may I be, blessed Lord,

For the glory of Thy Name.


Vern

Birmingham, AL, United States

Make us that Lord. Nothing seen but the Flame.

Stanzas 2 and 3 are different:

1. In the wilderness for God!

Just a common bush aflame!

Thus may I be, blessed Lord,

For the glory of Thy name.

2. Just a thornbush, common, slight,

That God can make known in it

All His wonders and His might,

Miracles perform through it.

3. Not the bush that fuels the fire,

But 'tis God within alight;

From it, naught does God require,

But shines forth in glory bright.

4. God Himself within the bush,

Nothing seen but just the flame;

Make me that, just that, O God,

For the glory of Thy name.