On Bended Knee

Oh God of earth and sky and sea

Oh Lord of all eternity

I come to you now. Please hear my plea.

I come to you on bended knee.

I walk beside the spawn of hell

I need your protection. This I yell

Drive me from depths of despair

And bind me with your love and care

I see the Gate, so straight and true

I will not get there without you

I dare not swerve, to right or left

Keep my eyes focused on the cleft

I walk with you day after day

Guide me steps. Don’t lead me astray

Wrap me in your arms of white

Hold my feet from taking flight

My eyes betray me at their chance

I turn away every second glance

Blinded by darkness beyond the veil

I’m lost to you. I guess I’ve failed.

A touch from you and I see your face

The spirit provides a touch of grace

Grace sufficient to wash my stains

And heals hearts from unknown pain

I come to you, Jesus, now at this hour

I thank you, God, for being my strong tower

Mercy in my life beyond all compare

I thank you, God. This be my prayer

Your abundant love takes away my sadness

Restores my soul, my heart, to gladness

I come to you now, right at your throne

I thank you, God, for calling me your own.

The God who forgives me and sets me free

The one who loves me. The one I see

I thank you for your gift of life

Your healing words, end all the strife

So as I turn to end this talk

I open the door. I hear your knock

Each single day, be at my side.

All I ask, Lord: God abide

Amen