“I did know thee in the wilderness, in the land of great drought.” — Hosea 13:5

Yes, Lord, Thou didst indeed know me in my fallen state, and Thou didst even then choose me for Thyself. When I was loathsome and self-abhorred, Thou didst receive me as Thy child, and Thou didst satisfy my craving wants. Blessed for ever be Thy name for this free, rich, abounding mercy. Since then, my inward experience has often been a wilderness; but Thou hast owned me still as Thy beloved, and poured streams of love and grace into me to gladden me, and make me fruitful. Yea, when my outward circumstances have been at the worst, and I have wandered in a land of drought, Thy sweet presence has solaced me. Men have not known me when scorn has awaited me, but Thou hast known my soul in adversities, for no affliction dims the lustre of Thy love. Most gracious Lord, I magnify Thee for all Thy faithfulness to me in trying circumstances, and I deplore that I…

should at any time have forgotten Thee

My soul, if Jesus thus acknowledged thee in thy low estate, be sure that

“I’ll turn to Thee in days of light, As well as nights of care,
Thou brightest amid all that’s bright! Thou fairest of the fair!”

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Producer: Todd Adkins
Voice Artist: Ian Cullen