A Poem I Wrote

When fear and uncertainty threaten to overtake my soul
When sorrow, lament, and self-pity promise to make me whole
When Satan, my heart poisoning, offers comfort and security
When I, mine own hope forsaking, lust after old iniquity,

Then cradle and envelope my trembling heart
Then pour delight, wonder, and adoration into my every part
Then O Adonai, my spirit redeeming, bestow grace and tenderness
Then You, my faith restoring, satisfy with new righteousness.

Now joy and peace stream forth from my soul
Now praise, worship, and glorification of You make me whole
Now the Father, my life blessing, extends comfort and security
Now I, mine own hope reclaiming, forget the stains of old iniquity!

When I am weak
Then I am strong
Now I am free.