Take, O take me as I am; summon out what I shall be;
set your seal upon my heart and live in me.
—John Bell
This is a simple little musical prayer written by the Iona Community’s John Bell, with a reflective melody that ends on an unresolved chord (the melody ends on re); I’ve seen it used most often as a congregational response, either to Scripture readings or during a time of prayer. For whatever reason, it floated into my mind this past hour, and has been flowing through it ever since. I guess this is the prayer of my heart this morning, for myself and for our congregation.
I haven't read that prayer before. It should be the desire of our hearts. Thanks for sharing!
You're very welcome.