Fire in our hearts - The Jesus Army

FIRE IN OUR HEARTSAWAKE O ZION!As I considered all that God was doing, and all the selfsacrifice,meekness, and love for Christ — the nobility of itswept over me and I was supremely grateful for Zion;Once we expected ne’er to seeThis kingdom glory here on earth;Or such a heaven here belowOr such a home for pilgrim faith.Yet here we taste, and here we feelA foretaste of Christ’s final rule!Two more brothers, Steve and Dave, moved in, and the fiveof us grew to appreciate one another. Vision for holiness andrevival inspired us, and the subject of entire sanctificationeven appeared at the breakfast table!Ian was gaining spiritual perception. He wrote in his diary:I was painting at home, and could hear the sisters working. Iwas amazed at their natural holiness. To find sisters like Patjust serving and serving with a contented heart when once shewas a self-made women — it’s just amazing! I doubt if there aremany places around where there’s such unity, caring and concern.As for Steve, he seems always willing to go the lowest way,not as some high flyer desperately trying to get on. He has silentlyfollowed the Lord with no real thought of self and is gainingthe immeasurable quality of a heart that delights in God...When I ponder on the inward foundations of Zion, I feel awarm delight. It seems as though in all those who are growing175