Constant

Reverently and Meekly Now

Text: Joseph L. Townsend, 1849-1942

Music: Ebenezer Beesley, 1840-1906

1. Rev'rently and meekly now,
   Let thy head most humbly bow.
   Think of me, thou ransomed one;
   Think what I for thee have done.
   With my blood that dripped like rain,
   Sweat in agony of pain,
   With my body on the tree
   I have ransomed even thee.
2. In this bread now blest for thee,
   Emblem of my body see;
   In this water or this wine,
   Emblem of my blood divine.
   Oh, remember what was done
   That the sinner might be won.
   On the cross of Calvary
   I have suffered death for thee.
3. Bid thine heart all strife to cease;
   With thy brethren be at peace.
   Oh, forgive as thou wouldst be
   E'en forgiven now by me.
   In the solemn faith of prayer
   Cast upon me all thy care,
   And my Spirit's grace shall be
   Like a fountain unto thee.
4. At the throne I intercede;
   For thee ever do I plead.
   I have loved thee as thy friend,
   With a love that cannot end.
   Be obedient, I implore,
   Prayerful, watchful evermore,
   And be constant unto me,
   That thy Savior I may be.
   We sang this song last night and whenever I sing this song the last line of the last verse always sticks out to me (see above). In my life I want to be constant.  
   What does constant mean?  Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary states:  happening all the time or very often over a period of time, staying the same not changing, always loyal, marked by firm steadfast resolution or faithfulness. 
   I want Ben and our children to know that I am firm in my love for them and in my commitment to them and to God.  I want my daily actions to be consistent with my commitments. I know that I cannot make it through my life without the Savior and his grace and mercy which he always extends to me.