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Verse:“For you shall go out with joy, And be led out with peace; The mountains and the hills shall break forth into singing before you, And all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.” —Isaiah 55:12
Conversion is such a profound and amazing experience with Christ that not even Satan with all his hosts can fully grasp its meaning.
One of those amazing experiences was the conversion of Charles Wesley (1707–1788) on Sunday, May 21, 1738. He even confessed, “I now found myself at peace with God, and rejoiced in hope of loving Christ.” Out of a new heart came a new song about his spiritual pilgrimage. He wrote in his journal for Tuesday, May 23, 1738, “I waked under the protection of Christ, and gave myself up, soul and body, to him.
At nine I began a hymn upon my conversion, but was persuaded to break off, for fear of pride. Mr. Bray coming, encouraged me to proceed in spite of Satan. I prayed Christ to stand by me, and finished the hymn.” Charles Wesley did not identify the specific hymn he composed on that occasion. But it is quite evident that he referred to his amazing hymn “And Can It Be?” This composition tenderly describes how a sinful individual is justified by Christ’s righteousness and can boldly approach the eternal throne.
The first stanza and the refrain say, And can it be that I should gain an int’rest in the Savior’s blood? Died He for me, who caused his pain? For me, who Him to death pursued? Amazing love! how can it be That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me? Many Old Testament psalms are prayers reflecting the spiritual experiences of the psalmists.
So, why not take “And Can It Be?” or another hymn you like and reflect on it today, making it your prayer or praise expression? Involved with your many daily activities, you can keep your mind on God.