a prayer from our commissioning service...

Sovereign God, 

Your cause, not my own, engages my heart, and I appeal to you with greatest freedom

     to set up your kingdom in every place where Satan reigns; 

Glorify yourself and I shall rejoice, 

     for to bring honor to your name is my sole desire.

I adore you that you are God, 

     and long that others would know it, feel it, and rejoice in it.

O that all might love and praise you, 

     that you might have all glory from the world!

Lord, use me as you will,

     do with me what you will; but, O, promote your cause,

     let your kingdom come,

     let your blessed interest be advanced in this world!

It is your cause and kingdom I long for, 

     not my own.

O, answer my request!

          - Adapted from The Valley of Vision