Faithful and True

If I fall to my knees Lord, and call on your love
Your wings will surround and I’m a hand in your glove

Though the storm rages fierce, though who
I know turn away still your face is toward
Me it is brighter than day

I feel the rush of conviction, as your power
Rips through. My tongue is loosened,
My mind filled. Lord this is all just of you!

Through the shadows of this world Lord
I am allowed to discern, some of the road we
Must travel, Lord the rest I must learn

Leaning only on you Lord, following close
Behind, on the path you have trodden
There’s none other to find

On this path of no turning, I am hemmed not by you
But hedges of evil where I shouldn’t break through

Though they catch on my garment, though
They threaten my skin, I must hold to
Your promise, as I’m passing thorough sin

For your leading me on Lord, On the path
Narrow so.' Where only one can travel
Where you lead I will go.

It’s so straight and close Lord, here
We can be alone; I can tell you my doubts
Lord as you remove that hard stone

I would learn of such patience, I would learn of
Your toil, in the garden of earth Lord
Where you raised me from soil

Lead me on, on this straight road
On the road that you made, as you
Walked out from Pilate
To the cross and that grave

Then you entered into hell Lord and so
Many rejoiced; you brought life to
The hopeless and those dead raised
Their voice.

They called you their master, and the
Victor o’er all, Lord your strength
Never falters, in the Fathers at all

Now you sit at His right hand, right there at
His side, and the spirit is here; soon we will be
All one Lord ' when you take you your bride.!

©Joe Maverick 13-2-2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Kalita Avatar
April 9, 2022 at 3:42 AM
This is indeed an excellent example of serenity, enlightenment, calmness and tranquility, a hymn like poem in eulogy. Thanks for the splendid share and congrats on your deserving win. A feast to the soul... Silpika
Maverick Avatar
April 9, 2022 at 7:05 AM
Hello Silpika, so glad you found You liked this piece.'
Kauffman Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 10:36 AM
Joe, so many beautiful and powerful images of our compassionate God. I love the image of passing through the "hedge" with sin trying to catch on your clothes as you pass. A wonderful pilgrim's song from a heart that is seeking God through the vision of the Resurrection. Congratulations on your win!
Maverick Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 11:53 AM
Thank you Sam, God bless '
Pandit Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 3:03 PM
Graceful words of faith and longing, Joe. Much peace and serenity you invoke in humble words.
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February 15, 2022 at 3:48 PM
Thanks Vijay, much appreciated a honour in your description I receive.'
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