Constantly abiding

 

Therefore let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father. And this is the promise that He has promised us—eternal life. – 1 John 2.24-25

 

I love the old hymn ‘Constantly Abiding’ by Anne S Murphy. It expresses the thoughts of this verse so clearly.

 

There’s a peace in my heart that the world never gave,

A peace it cannot take away;

Though the trials of life may surround like a cloud,

I’ve a peace that has come here to stay!

 

Constantly abiding, Jesus is mine;

Constantly abiding, rapture divine;

He never leaves me lonely, whispers, oh, so kind:

“I will never leave thee”—Jesus is mine.

 

All the world seemed to sing of a Saviour and King,

When peace sweetly came to my heart;

Troubles all fled away and my night turned to day,

Blessed Jesus, how glorious Thou art!

 

This treasure I have in a temple of clay,

While here on His footstool I roam;

But He’s coming to take me some glorious day,

Over there to my heavenly home!

 

I also like the hymn ‘Abide With Me’ by Audrey Assad. I’ll just put the first stanza here:

 

Abide with me, fast falls the eventide

The darkness deepens Lord, with me abide

When other helpers fail and comforts flee

Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me

 

There is something special about abiding in Jesus, isn’t there? When we abide with Him we have strength for whatever comes our way. Abiding with Him means that we are doing more than just passing by. We are pilgrims in the world but we are abiding in Jesus.

 

Our abiding in Him helps us get through the troubles and travails of this world. We know that we have a home with Him.