Tempt Me Not

Deferential, I
Eternity await
Submit to your  grace
In my patient state.

 

None but God can judge;
None have his pure gaze.
Write me not your wish.
Tempt me not with praise.

 

Timeless as the  heavens
ternity is now
Mindful of this lesson
Grace will show me how
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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