I came across this poem/hymn and really like it.
ABANDONED Utterly abandoned to the Holy Ghost! Seeking all His fullness at whatever cost; Cutting all the shore-lines, 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 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! ’tis so sweet to be Captive in His bonds of love, yet so wondrous 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, wa...
