O Man, awake!On Earth, you are held accountable,Are you not? You sing for your supper.You dance to life’s tune.Only the air is free.All else is taxed.The first fruit is owed another. You fear to run from the law.You are held to a measure.!If it be such for a man of earth,Mortal, yet accountable,Where will a … Continue reading
You Come
Jesus, You come. Shrouded in Mystery, You come. Lord, Divine One, Hidden God, You come. I enter Your Heart. I desire here to abide, Eternally abide. You search me. Your penetrating glance, Sees through and through. I search Your eyes. As You, O Lord, Contemplate me. Knowing the sinner before You, You stay to sup, … Continue reading
Lifted Up, I am Drawn
Lifted up,You hang above the world.Your outstretched armsMeasure the breath of Your Love. How great the distance between us,Yet, greater still,Your unquenchable thirst for me. I am a child, a lowly one,Troubling you, yet, and always.I tug at the hem of Your garment,While You tug at my heart. Lord of my hopes,Lord of my longing,Lord … Continue reading
