The Peace of Submitting You All

Proverbs 3:5-8

[5] Trust in the LORD with all your heart,

and do not lean on your own understanding.

[6] In all your ways acknowledge him,

and he will make straight your paths.

[7] Be not wise in your own eyes;

fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.

[8] It will be healing to your flesh

and refreshment to your bones.

Submit your whole self to the Lord.

“Submit to his government with pleasure, O my nature, and be all ye my powers of soul and body in everlasting readiness to do whatsoever he requires, and to be whatsoever he appoints. Wilt thou have me, O Lord, lie under sickness or pain, wilt thou have me languish under weakness and confinement ? I am at thy foot, I am for ever at thy disposal. Wilt thou have me active and vigorous in thy service ? Lord, I am ready with utmost cheerfulness. Wilt thou confine me to painful idleness and long patience ? Lord, here I am, do with me what seemeth good unto thee. I am ready to serve thy purposes here, or thy orders in the unknown world of spirits, when thou shalt dissolve this mortal frame ; I lay down these limbs in the dust of death at thy command ; I ven ture into the regions of angels and unbodied minds at thy summons. 1 will be what thou wilt, I will go when thou wilt, I will dwell where thou wilt, for thou art always with me and I am entirely thine. I both rejoice and tremble at thy sovereignty and dominion over all.” - Isaac Watts