Faye Gibson Poet Lyric

Song of Praise

My God, if I could but express
my trembling gratitude of heart
that You do love me as I am
and grace to me You do impart,
I loud would lift my voice in praise
to let my tributes rise to Thee,
who out of longing placed in me
the seed of immortality.

Your definition long I sought
within the scope of human thought;
but, though I stretched my finite mind,
Your majesty could not be caught.
The words deserving of Your might
elude my lips and leave me mute;
I do not know You well enough
to catalogue Your attributes.

You are too wonderfully real,
too vast for intellect to grasp;
I cannot fathom our Your depths
nor circumscribe You in my clasp;
yet, Your compassions poured on me
demand a sacrifice of praise:
accept the singing of a heart
that longs for You through all its days.

Faye Lanham Gibson
Copyright, 1987

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Robert Lindley June 8, 2014 at 10:06 AM This is a rose in full and glorious bloom my friend!!!! A pure joy to read!!! Into my fav it goes and my thanks for it .. BBBBravoooo!!!!! Faye Gibson June 8, 2014 at 4:07 PM Thank you, Robert. So glad you found something of merit here.

Jiril Clemons June 7, 2014 at 9:30 PM Wow, such spiritual beauty in this piece, Faye. Amazing dedication to a higher spirit. Great use of metaphorical imagery. Enjoyable overall. Check out some of my poems, might find some you like. Peace.

Lucilla Carrillo June 7, 2014 at 3:49 PM Faye; This is so beautiful and touching to the soul. It is a great thing to have faith. I have a poem here ( The Way I Am ) on the first page. Thanks for sharing this... lucilla

Malkavian Raven June 4, 2014 at 9:46 PM Your spirit & faith are strong, Faye. It truly poured throughout. Keep up the lovely work. Love & light, sister. - Mal Faye Gibson June 8, 2014 at 3:57 PM Thank you, Mal. Appreciate the comments.

Joseph Sergi June 4, 2014 at 8:32 PM beautiful and inspirational work Faye very moving.

Toquyen Harrell June 4, 2014 at 10:52 AM Ohh, love it. What a pure heart! "A song of praise" is all that He sees :)

Len Gasun June 4, 2014 at 7:48 AM A very beautiful prayer song and praise this is my dear friend Fave. I love it so much. Thank you so much for sharing this precious gem. God bless you and your loved ones! Thank u so much as well for your precious time stopping by my poem for my loving dad. He was indeed a very wonderful dad. Have a great day! love and big hugs, Leonora

Michael Wegman June 4, 2014 at 6:48 AM Wow...Faye, this is absolutely melodic. A Psalm of no less meaning than the originals. Wonderful foot, meter, and rhyme scheme. Well done, and thanks for sharing this blessing in prose! Faye Gibson June 8, 2014 at 3:54 PM Thank you, Michael, for the visit and kind comments.

Andrea Dietrich June 3, 2014 at 4:22 PM Great praises for the Lord. Like a modern day psalm it is!! Wish I could stay and see more poems of yours. I have to get home now from work and you are my last comment of the day, so See ya later, Faye!!!

Noelle Devereau June 3, 2014 at 2:24 PM Wow this is beautiful and inspirational...enjoyed...Noelle

Nette Onclaud June 3, 2014 at 2:08 PM glorious piece of art so sublime, faye... greeat job!.. huggs

Keith O.J. Hunt June 3, 2014 at 2:05 PM Beautiful write Faye! Keep up the GOOD work! Always~~Keith :-)

Mohan Chutani June 3, 2014 at 1:32 PM So very spiritual, Faye- same feelings of attachment or longing to be near the supreme one-the god- in all religions of the world, I guess. Enjoyed the pure flow and connect with God. Best, Mohan