EXCEPT I AM MOVED BY COMPASSION | CADET JOSHUA IVANY
Wed, Jul 6, 2011
A few weeks ago I sat down at the piano and came up with a new tune to this powerful song written by Albert Orsborn (SB #527). The words really spoke to me and hopefully they will speak to you as well.
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Except I am moved with Compassion
The Saviour of men came to seek and to save
The souls who were lost to the good;
His Spirit was moved for the world which he loved
With the boundless compassion of God.
And still there are fields where the labourers are few,
And still there are souls without bread,
And still eyes that weep where the darkness is deep,
And still straying sheep to be led.
Chorus
Except I am moved with compassion,
How dwelleth thy Spirit in me?
In word and in deed
Burning love is my need;
I now know I can find it in thee.
O is not the Christ ‘midst the crowd of today
Whose questioning cries do not cease?
And will he not show to the hearts that would know
The things that belong to their peace?
But how shall they hear if the preacher forbear
Or lack in compassionate zeal?
Or how shall hearts move with the Master’s own love,
Without his anointing and seal?
It is not with might to establish the right,
Nor yet with the wise to give rest;
The mind cannot show what the heart longs to know
Nor comfort a people distressed.
O Saviour of men, touch my spirit again,
And grant that thy servant may be
Intense every day, as I labour and pray
Both instant and constant for thee.
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Tags: Friends of Christ, Joshua Ivany, Music, Prayer Room, Spiritual Life
July 21st, 2011 at 11:54 am
Love it…may God help all of his labourers in CFOT to continue to be moved by compassion and serve Him in ever greater measures.
August 14th, 2011 at 7:18 am
Such truth in this song. Very, very nice to hear it set to a new tune. God has blessed you with a wonderful gift Josh.