And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and prudent steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give the measure of corn in season? Blessed is that bondman whom his lord [on] coming shall find doing thus; verily I say unto you, that he will set him over all that he has. Luke 12:42-44
Thus *ye* also, when ye shall have done all things that have been ordered you, say, We are unprofitable bondmen; we have done what it was our duty to do. Luke 17:10
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Acts 2:42, 1 Peter 1:3Our God and Father, we are here to share
Luke 12:42-44, James 5:17Interests divine;
Philippians 2:20, Philippians 2:30True is our love and genuine our care
2 Timothy 1:14, Colossians 1:12For what is Thine,
John 17:6-10, John 17:20,21As moved by Christ's own feelings in our heart,
1 Peter 2:9, Revelation 1:6We long to bear with priestly hands our part.
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1 Peter 2:9, 2 Corinthians 6:17The sanctity of Thine abode on earth
Ephesians 6:14-18, Hebrews 12:15Our hearts would guard,
Acts 20:28-31, 1 Peter 1:16That by unholy ways its holy worth
Acts 20:28-31, 1 Peter 3:15May not be marred.
Song of Songs 3:7-10The couch of Solomon we would surround
Song of Songs 3:7-10With valiant love and reverence profound.
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John 16:7,8, Genesis 24:10Blest Spirit, who art here in charge of all
John 15:26,27, 1 John 4:13God's interest great,
John 14:16,26, 2 Corinthians 1:22On Thee, our Paraclete, we humbly call
Isaiah 40:31, Lamentations 3:25As here we wait.
Ephesians 3:16,20, 1 Corinthians 7:35Hold us in faith, in dignity and power,
Ephesians 3:16,20, 1 Corinthians 14:40Throughout this privileged and sacred hour.