A New Dawn

When I am physically weak,
And have a lot of pain,
Feeling so worn out and sick,
And under a lot of strain;
Oh! I need a strong shoulder 
To lean on and bury my tears,
To comfort and make me bolder,
And wipe away all my fears.

When I'm tired and oh so weary,
With troubles to bend my back,
When life seems so very dreary,
And courage I do lack;
Oh! I need strong loving hands 
To unburden me gently,
To lead me across this desert's sands,
And to refresh me mentally.

When I'm all set and prepared to die,
To go across death's dark vale,
Ready to rest, to peacefully lie,
And put an end to my painful tale;
Oh! What joy and peace to see 
My loving Shepherd, with arms open wide,
Watching and waiting just for me,
To take me to His nail-pierced side.

Oh! My Saviour! How great to be
Carried on His shoulders strong,
With His loving hands enfolding me,
As I sing along a brand new song.
With renewed strength and refreshed hope,
I wait on Him, as life goes on,
With troubles and tears, now I'm able to cope,
As I look forward to that new dawn.


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14.5.2011
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Flannery Avatar
January 31, 2016 at 10:22 AM
Great write Jo! Beauty subject with words laid of the finest talent. Enjoyed much.
Daniel Avatar
February 1, 2016 at 7:31 AM
Thank you...all glory goes to God Almighty. Am His humble pen:)
Andresen Avatar
January 30, 2016 at 11:28 AM
- A deeply moving poem, Jo - Lovely written - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Daniel Avatar
January 31, 2016 at 7:05 AM
Thank you Anne:)
Mcloughlin Avatar
January 30, 2016 at 10:30 AM
I really loved reading your poem Jo, well done on a great job. Best wishes, from Jean
Daniel Avatar
January 31, 2016 at 7:07 AM
Thank you Jean:) May God's name alone be praised!!
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