Mercy
At the end, My very end, Let my heart cry, “Mercy”. Merit fails me, As humanity touches all. Yet Mercy beckons, “Come be holy.” “Be holy as I am holy.” How but by grace? I lie my life at the feet of Mercy. My life bears the mark of my humanity. I cry to Him … Continue reading
LORD OF THE TRUSTING
LORD OF THE TRUSTING Lord of the Fallen, Fallen from grace, Fallen in misfortune, Lord of the Forsaken, Forsaken in favor, Forsaken in worldly esteem, Spread the corner of Your mantle over me. Like a great bird, Cover me with mighty wing, Cloak me with warmth and security, Like the eagle with its young Castle … Continue reading
The Robe
Lord of the centuries, Knit, of our pain, the knots, That mysteriously arrange themselves Across our days. Guide, by unseen fingers, Each little pearl, To form a cloth Alive with Your Golden threads, Infinitely more than happenstance or tragedy. Each strand of Time a mystery, Bathed in trial and tears, Yet rich in Awe, Resplendent … Continue reading
