Favorite Lines from Great Hymns

Devotional thoughts from hymn lines in great hymns that encourage and inspire our faith as we walk with God.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

"O Sacred Head, Now Wounded"

 

“O make me Thine forever, And should I fainting be,
Lord, let me never, never Out live my love to Thee.”

Is that your heart’s desire? “Never, never out live my love to Thee.” Do you say it with conviction? Does it touch a nerve in your mind to always be on the lookout for a lapse in faithfulness to God?

Every time I read a line that says: “Never, never” it causes me to pause and evaluate. A number of times in my life I have said, “I will never” about a particular thing. As a young mother I remember saying I will never go back to work outside my home. I will stay home with my children and be a homemaker. I remember eating those words.

“Never” can be a scary word. Never: at no time in the past or future; on no occasion; not ever.

Is it possible to outlive my love for God? Not if my faith is steadfast and sure. Not if I am safe and secure in His love. Not if I trust implicitly that my life is in God’s Hands.

Psalm 62:2 says: “Truly He is my Rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will never be shaken.”

Scripturesavvy.com: “I will never be shaken.” This is a declaration of confidence in God’s unchanging nature. When we place our faith in Him, no external circumstances or pressures can easily sway us. We can stand firm and remain resolute . . . When David declares, “I will never be shaken,” it reveals an assurance rooted in faith. This is not merely the absence of fear or doubt; it is a faith that actively repels those feelings. We exclaim this affirmation, knowing that even amidst the toughest of storms, our foundation remains secure. Our trust in God is like a strong anchor in life’s turbulent waters, ensuring we stay steady. It is through this trust that we cultivate a spirit of resilience, ready to face whatever challenges come our way.

May we boldly say we will never, never out live our love for God!

By His Grace . . . 

"O Sacred Head, Now Wounded"

  “O make me Thine forever, And should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never Out live my love to Thee.” Is that your heart’s desire? “N...