# The Valley of Vision – “Wave upon wave of grace”

- Link: https://tollelege.net/2011/01/26/the-valley-of-vision-wave-upon-wave-of-grace/
- Published: 2011-01-26T10:09:57-06:00
- Author: tollelege

O Lord God,

Teach me to know that grace precedes,
 accompanies, and follows my salvation, that
it sustains the redeemed soul, that not one link of its chain can ever break.

From Calvary’s cross wave upon wave of grace
 reaches me, deals with my sin, washes
me clean, renews my heart, strengthens my will, draws out my affection, kindles 
a flame in my soul, rules throughout my inner man, consecrates my every thought,
word, work, teaches me Thy immeasurable love.

How great are my privileges in Christ Jesus!

Without Him I stand far off, a stranger, an outcast;
 in Him I draw near and touch
His kingly sceptre.

Without Him I dare not lift up my guilty eyes;
 in Him I gaze upon my Father-God
and Friend.

Without Him I hide my lips in trembling shame;
 in Him I open my mouth in petition
and praise.

Without Him all is wrath and consuming fire;
 in Him is all love, and the repose
of my soul.

Without Him is gaping hell below me, and eternal anguish;
 in Him its gates are 
barred to me by His precious blood.

Without Him darkness spreads its horrors in front;
 in Him an eternity of glory 
is my boundless horizon.

Without Him all within me is terror and dismay,
 in Him every accusation is charmed
into joy and peace.

Without Him all things external call for my condemnation;
 in Him they minister 
to my comfort, and are to be enjoyed with thanksgiving.

Praise be to Thee for grace,
 and for the unspeakable gift of Jesus.

–“Privileges” in _[The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0851518214?tag=toletaupanre-20)_,
ed. Arthur Bennett (Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth, 1975), 284-85. As quoted in 
Justin and Lindsey Holcomb, _[Rid of My Disgrace](http://www.amazon.com/Rid-My-Disgrace-Healing-Victims/dp/1433515989/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1279831419&sr=8-1&tag=toletaupanre-20)_(
Wheaton: Crossway, 2011), 209.

More on [grace](https://tollelege.net/category/grace/)

## Comments

### By: Judith

- Link: https://tollelege.net/2011/01/26/the-valley-of-vision-wave-upon-wave-of-grace/comment-page-1/#comment-3371
- Published: 2011-01-27T11:00:50-06:00

So very excellent! I have this book and it has been such a help as I go to prayer
with the Great King and my Father. \*My\* Father, incredible! And all because of
His amazing grace!

### By: Dave K

- Link: https://tollelege.net/2011/01/26/the-valley-of-vision-wave-upon-wave-of-grace/comment-page-1/#comment-3374
- Published: 2011-01-29T06:26:43-06:00

Got to love it.

I wonder if you would like this song based on the prayer: