Kierkegaard: Thou Spirit of Holiness

THOU SPIRIT OF HOLINESS

We have our treasure in earthen vessels, but Thou, O Holy Spirit, when Thou livest in a man or woman, Thou livest in what is infinitely lower.
Thou Spirit of Holiness, Thou livest in the midst of impurity and corruption;
Thou Spirit of Wisdom, Thou livest in the midst of folly;
Thou Spirit of Truth, Thou livest in us who are often deluded.
Oh! Continue to dwell in us, Thou who dost not seek a desirable dwelling place, for Thou wouldst seek among humans in vain -- so Thou Creator and Redeemer, make a dwelling fit for Thyself, make us a vessel fit for Thy Spirit.
Oh! Continue to dwell in us, that one day Thou mightest finally be pleased by the dwelling which Thou didst Thyself prepare in our hearts…foolish, deceiving, and impure as they are.

This we ask for the glory of the eternal Son, Jesus the Christ! For Thy name's sake, strong Son of God!

Alleluia!

A vessel of honor for God
A vessel of honor for God
Sanctified wholly that I might be
A vessel of honor for God.

"A vessel of honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work..."

Alleluia!

Amen.