Grace That Flows Forever
GRACIOUS LORD,
Thy name is love,
in love receive my prayer.
My sins are more than the wide sea’s sand,
but where sin abounds,
there is grace more abundant.
Look to the cross of thy beloved Son,
and view the preciousness of his atoning blood;
Listen to his never-failing intercession, and whisper to my heart,
‘Thy sins are forgiven,
be of good cheer, lie down in peace’
Grace cataracts from heaven and flows for ever,
and mercy never wearies in bestowing benefits.
Grant me more and more
to prize the privilege of prayer,
to come to thee as a sin-soiled sinner,
to find pardon in thee, to converse with thee;
to know thee in prayer as the path in which my feet tread,
the latch upon the door of my lips, the light that shines through my eyes,
the music of my ears,
the marrow of my understanding,
the strength of my will,
the power of my affection,
the sweetness of my memory.
May the matter of my prayer be always
wise, humble, submissive,
obedient, scriptural, Christ-like
Give me unwavering faith that supplications are never in vain,
that if I seem not to obtain my petitions I shall have larger,
richer answers, surpassing all that I ask or think.
Unsought, thou hast given me the greatest gift,
the person of thy Son,
and in him thou wilt give me all I need.
—Valley of Vision
This prayer is a beautiful reminder that God’s love does not wait for us to be clean—it meets us in our sin and welcomes us as we are. Though our failures feel as vast as the sea’s sand, God’s grace is deeper still. His mercy never tires, and His voice still whispers peace: “Thy sins are forgiven.” The cross of Christ stands as our hope and healing, and prayer becomes the place where we meet this mercy again and again. It’s not just a duty—it’s a gift. A doorway to the heart of God.
Let this prayer shape your own. Come to God today not as one who has it all together, but as a sin-soiled sinner drawn by love. Treasure the privilege of prayer—conversation with the One who gave His Son unsought, and who promises even greater things than we ask. Let grace be the music in your ears, the strength of your will, the sweetness in your memory. Make this your prayer: “Lord, teach me to pray—wise, humble, Christ-like—and trust that you will answer with more than I could imagine.” —DH
—David Hoskins, Founder & Care Guide, Sanctuary Clinics