I Am Not Holier

I am not holier than the mighty men lying in the mortuary,
Yet you gave me the grace to sweetly sing in your sanctuary.
Your arms around me are mightier than any army or armory.
If not for your love, oh Lord, it would have been on the contrary.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Johnson Avatar
July 29, 2010 at 5:13 PM
Very nice. Thank you for the first place tie in your contest. I am proud to have won in your lovely contest. Love, Joyce
Conway Avatar
July 29, 2010 at 8:08 AM
Beautiful write, Adeleke!~Tirzah~
Mehta Avatar
July 29, 2010 at 4:51 AM
A fine expressions on Faith, Adeleke
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