I Strive To Stay Near

Lord you washed the stains from thy robe Filling me your spirit to stand bold Thank you for the love you emit Your love is so strong unlike the world is cold I ask you to take me by my hand And lead me to your promised land Lord keep my mind free and clear While banishing all fear Lord I try so hard to stay near Thank you for your love and sincere Lord at times I look around and your hard to see Then I put my thoughts on you As my mind becomes free I notice how you create everyday While I listen to all you have to say Lord control this battle within For my soul I want to win The old soul tries to overtake But through your love and embrace It cant enter in this race I see your path as foot steps in snow While you teach me to resist any foe My eyes flow tears But when we unite will turn to cheers You test my faith in the day While searching out thy heart at night Molding me until we unite