Oh Lord, it is You, only You
Help me to let go of me
Oh Lord, You are good, so good
Let grateful may my soul be
Oh Lord, of patience, so patient
Thank for bearing with me
Oh Lord, of wisdom, my guide
Let my will surrender to thee
Oh Lord, of the meek, so humble
Bless me humility
Oh Lord, of grace, forgiveness
Thankful for Your great mercy
Oh Lord, of peace, of eternal
Rest in the comfort of thee
Oh Lord, of love, One word
Let us be eternally
World of many walls
Damming heavens flow
Locks upon the window
Of joys for us to know
Cemented by our pride
Raised within our fear
Look unto the light
To call His Spirit here
Oh Lord, may I serve
To dismantle them here
Please bless me Your gifts
Instilled by our prayer
In wake of the cold
May your kindness flow
In rise of my needs
May I let them go
In battle of pride
May humility rein
Trust be in You
On the kingdoms campaign
Something that I want
Is just beyond my reach
Convincing of some souls
To them I now beseech
Crafting of my words
To make them see my way
May have to bend the truth
In the words I say
Moving of the light
To cast a shadows view
To get the things I want
Some words be misconstrued
Happy when I get
A temporary flair
In the view of time
I’ll find a deep despair
For I have gone the way
Of devil’s tempting words
In wanting of my own
His voice I followed, heard
Oh manipulation
A sin I cherished true
Set me down a path
That carried me from You
Lord, let me submit
To seeking of Your way
Surrendering of me
To follow You today
Awakening this day
To lake with a new song
Flowing on its surface
Carries sky along
Drawing hungry souls
To fall within its gaze
Stilling in its peace
Coming in new waves
Lyrics dwell within
Of solitude of One
Moving of the body
Found within God’s Son
Above in heavens grace
A rainbow cast on all
Shown in prism colors
His love connects us all
As I read their poems
I feel their thoughts inspire
Arising deep within
I see my heart’s desire
A wish that I could write
Beauty such as theirs
I look unto my words
They hardly can compare
Or turn to jealous eye
A critic full of shoulds
I’m more talented
As they don’t rhyme so good
Thankful that our God
Does not view as I do
He does not compare
Just calls us, me and you
To offer broken pieces
Spirit from our soul
Our humble offering
Creator makes it whole
For we are one body
A Kingdom our Lord brings
Connecting of the pieces
Mosaic of making
Friends in me confiding
The struggles that they bear
Difficulties facing
Hidden that they share
Spouse of suffering
Illness without hope
Child with depression
So difficult to cope
Elderly need caring
Or children cannot bear
Suicidal thoughts
Day of deep despair
Listening intently
Compassion of the heart
Tears of sorrow well
No words to even start
These common words arise
To them my offer pleads
Will you please let me know?
Anything you need
Crosses of the journey
Ones which we all bear
I know the One they need
Please answer may I share
Oh Lord give me the strength
To share the answer true
The wisdom of eternal
The gift of love of You
Gift is set before me
An empty inner room
Question of its purpose
Thoughts here to consume
In it exists nothing
No worries and no fears
Nor treasures of this earth
Void of human cares
Question is before me
Will I step within?
Faith of question offered
Journey to begin
One of the unknown
One of letting go
If it’s Your desire
Entrance may I know
In arms of my friend
I find my comfort be
Resting in acceptance
Worries are set free
Spoken words not needed
Here just let us be
Love within the Presence
One in our bonding
Trust built in these moments
Our door of opening
Never disappointed
Of letting go of me
Sharing of the journey
At end the soul shall see
Faith finds its reward
For all eternity
Lord of gentle morning
Gift of souls delight
Peace so ever calming
Cast within Your light
Drawn to silent prayer
Of sunrise’ inner room
Letting go of senses
Awakes the Spirits bloom
Waves of imperception
Flows in stilling song
Reflection of the beauty
Unseen, for which soul longs
Horizon gifts a new light
As moon bids fond adieu
Birthing of a new day
Awe in grace of You
Being of this time
Blessing of tender touch
Gift of crafted love
What soul desires much
Freshly blessed receivers
Dispersing now the bread
Emptying the house
Pray many more are fed
A blessing in the sending
This soul remains behind
Solitude of touching
Dwelling here one finds
Resting now in Presence
Spirit still flowing
Alive within rejoicing
Deepen souls knowing
Song within the silence
Embrace one cannot leave
Residue of love
Beyond what we conceive
DarylMadden 