The Prayer
The Prayer
I bared my soul within warmth of thy hot flame
needing comfort of lovingly sent relief.
Knew thy gentle spirit yet not thy true name
thy kindness came because of faithful belief.
With tenderness in grace I had rarely seen
healing angels were sent on thy sweet command.
Heavy burdens gone, soul feeling so serene
Thy light of lights caused me to soon understand.
Now in prayer, forgiven heart gives its thanks
for thy dear mercy granted this once lost soul.
Only by faith's deep love do I join thy ranks
what was once broken, thy love has now made whole.
May thy mercy sweep through this dark, barren land.
Thy saving grace rain down, much as we can stand.
R.J. Lindley
Feb 20th, 1977
Form- Sonnet Lin 11/11
Syllables Per Line: 11 11 11 11 0 11 11 11 11 0 11 11 11 11 0 11 11
Total # Syllables: 154
Total # Words: 120
Note - Edited today to bring syllable count into a consistent 11 syllables each and every verse.
Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2016
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