Abandoned

                                                     

Utterly abandoned to the Holy Ghost!
Seeking all His fullness, whatever the cost;
 
Cutting all the moorings, launching in the deep
Of His mighty power—strong to save and keep.
Utterly abandoned to the Holy Ghost!
 
Oh! The sinking, sinking, until self is lost! Until the emptied vessel lies broken at His feet; Waiting till His filling shall make the work complete.

Utterly abandoned to the will of God; Seeking for no other path than my Master trod; Leaving ease and pleasure, making Him my choice, Waiting choice,Waiting for His guidance, listening for His voice.
 
Utterly abandoned! No will of my own; For time and for eternity, His, and His alone; All my plans and purposes lost in His sweet will, Having nothing, yet in Him all things possessing still.
 
Utterly abandoned! It’s so sweet to be Captive in His bonds of love, yet wondrously free; Free from sin’s entanglements, free from doubt and fear, Free from every worry, burden, grief, or care.
 
Utterly abandoned! Oh, the rest is sweet, As I tarry, waiting, at His blessed feet; Waiting for the coming of the Guest divine, Who my inmost being will perfectly refine.
 
Lo! He comes and fills me, Holy Spirit sweet!
I, in Him, am satisfied! I, in Him, complete!
 
And the light within my soul will nevermore grow dim While I keep my covenant abandoned unto Him! 

~Unknown~