Constancy My faith is weighed down, Because I know myself, And my inconstancies. But Lord, I know You, And Your eternal and intimate constancy, And so I lean on You. Pick me up, press me to Your cheek, Plant a kiss on my forehead. Before You set me down, To my place in this day, … Continue reading
The Lamb Standing
See, Sweet Lord, how noisy I am. I come before Thee, the God Who Is, With the clash and chatter of my day. You, O Arion, the Lamb Standing, Who appears to have been slain, Reign, triumphantly before me. You, O Agnus Dei, Lamb of God, Establish, Your Rule and Victory, In my poor heart. … Continue reading
Cause of My Rejoicing
Cause of My Rejoicing Not a voice from beyond, Not an apparition, Outside myself, But You, my God, Here with me, Here in me, So, I rejoice in awe, O, Gift Divine. © 2017 Joann Nelander
In This Your Temple
In This Your Temple Settle upon me, Lord, my Savior. Here in this temple, ever be, In me, about me, ever near, More and more dear. My Refuge, receive me, Hide me in abandonment, Cover me with Your mantle, Growing Your Life in me. © 2017 Joann Nelander
