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In this time of trial, O my Lord, I pray that You would wipe my hidden tears away; Let me learn, O Lord, You are my reward; Let me be others’ blessing all my days.
In the Body of Christ and as lovers of Chrst we should not expect any reward. May we all be saved from self-pity for self pity is from the pity of hell. Our eternal reward is Christ Himself.
The Lord often reminds me of this hymn when I tend toward self pity. It is so deep and draws me back into the One who has no self only love flowing out. Jesus emptied Himself of all but love to flow the Father into us and us into the Father. Praise Him for gaining a vessel on earth that could write such a hymn.
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Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India
A life suff’ring to seek others’ blessing,..
Not expecting pity or concern,
Not accepting solace or praise;..
Let me learn, O Lord, You are my reward;
Let me be others’ blessing all my days.
Missouri City, Texas, United States
In this time of trial, O my Lord,
I pray that You would wipe my hidden tears away;
Let me learn, O Lord, You are my reward;
Let me be others' blessing all my days.
Let me follow Your pattern, so perfect and true,
Bearing all gratefully without complaint.
This is my prayer dear Lord. Thank you for leaving us such a pattern.
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Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Let me learn, O Lord, You are my reward. Let me be others’ blessing all my days.
Wellington, New Zealand
O Lord Jesus. I love you Lord
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
The hymn always encourage me when I am week in serving the dear Lord.
Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
In the Body of Christ and as lovers of Chrst we should not expect any reward. May we all be saved from self-pity for self pity is from the pity of hell. Our eternal reward is Christ Himself.
Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
Lord,we love You! Thank You for such a pattern.
Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
This song always encourage me in very down situation. Never expecting anything, only to gain Christ as everything.
What a mercy what a grace to follow Him.
Newington, CT, United States
The Lord often reminds me of this hymn when I tend toward self pity. It is so deep and draws me back into the One who has no self only love flowing out. Jesus emptied Himself of all but love to flow the Father into us and us into the Father. Praise Him for gaining a vessel on earth that could write such a hymn.