“Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Thessalonians 5:23, ESV).
A Prayer of sanctification that God would deepen our repentance and strengthen our faith in the daily battle against remaining sin.
Lord, I desire Your will
My heart yearns to obey
Though daily I am faced with sin
Enticing me away
So, help me rise each day
Battle and war with sin
Until I see You face to face
And final vict’ry win
Lord, You have so designed
Sin to remain in me
That as I struggle, watch and pray
I learn humility
So, help me to obey
Holiness to pursue
Deepen repentance when I fail
Strengthen my faith in You
I rest within the hope
Your Spirit dwells in me
Completing that which was begun
So holy I may be
Now may the God of Peace
Sanctify me wholly
And keep me blameless ’til the day
Christ comes in victory
Words ©1992, 2015 Kenneth A Puls
Read more about how this hymn came to be written and download free sheet music (PDF), including chord charts for acoustic guitar, an arrangement of the tune for Classical Guitar, and an arrangement of the tune for Instrumental Ensemble.
—Ken Puls