Power and Grace
Over gritty dirt of the city
Above the dust of country towns
Your truth will be 'outspoken'
Though opposition may abound
You know the heart you look inside
To the lies men fashion there
You lift the soul downtrodden; the
Mind fevered and heavy with cares
You call on many to serve you
You know their name in Love
The trials they'll face under your
Grace now innocent as doves
The wisdom of the serpent,
The strength of mighty steeds
All this you will endow to them
when under test;They are to be
Life and death are yours to give
And none may otherwise say
You take and give the right is yours
That is 'your' power and 'your' way
If you take a child unto your side,
Its life there; you will better treat
Where your heart glows there true
Love grows, eternal Love so sweet
Heavens flowers shine in colour alive,
Where nothing comes to age
You keep the best you made for all,
who will stay the course;
On this passing faltering stage.
©Joe Maverick 25-2-2018
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