Growing Faith

Forbid it not, that I might come,

And linger at Your feet.

Keep me, oh Lord, from wandering,

Far from Your Presence sweet.

There’s so much in the world today,

Would draw me far from You,

My strength lies in my time with You,

Not in the things I do.

I hear despair, and words of woe,

From early morn, till night;

Unless I dive into Your Word,

My faith will soon take flight. 20/3

I raise up walls, to push You far,

And close myself within;

But as I push You far from me,

I clothe myself in sin.

I need Your cleansing Presence, Lord,

To wash me every day,

To override my fears; and hear,

The words I cannot pray.

Delve deep within my heart, oh Lord,

Ignore the thoughts I hold,

For deep within this aching soul,

My love for You's not cold.

Again I raise these hateful walls,

Again my prison make,

Break down these walls and set me free,

I pray for Jesus’ sake.

He gave His life, to set me free;

To let me know his love,

Help me to hold the gift He gave,

His Father, from above.

Though humankind, may spurn me,

As worthless or forlorn,

You had a plan and purpose,

You willed that I was born.

Draw me into Your presence,

Remind me I am Thine;

Let only praise, for You, my God,

Spring from these lips of mine.

Forever hold me in Thy hand,

Secure and safe in Thee,

Let there be more and more of You,

And less and less of me.

© 20-24/3/02