"Anoint me for service, Lord, that, in all I do for you, either directly or indirectly, there may be manifested the power of the Holy Spirit, and the wholehearted earnestness which only He can supply!
Anoint me for sacrifice, so that contrary to my sinful nature, self may be overcome, and bound, and crucified, that Christ alone may reign in my mortal body!
Anoint me for suffering, if so it be your will, that I may praise you as I pass through the waters and the fires of affliction!
Anoint me for intercession, O my Father, that for others, as well as for myself, I may plead with you, and may prevail! This morning, Lord, pour your holy 'oil of joy' upon my head, and let the precious, fragrant unction of your grace drop down from hour to hour on the day's garments, till the skirts of night shall enfold both body and soul in the sweet spices of the sleep which you give to your beloved!"
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What a great prayer. Is this from a devotional book? If so...what is the name of it?
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