BUOYED

 

As this blessed and glorious day unfolds

I want to grab all the beauties it holds

And cleave them to my very breast

Where in the Lord I may take my rest.

Only hours ago the raging sea

Violently lapped angrily 'round me

Heavy chains fiercely pulled me down;

It seemed I was about to drown.

As I thrashed and splashed trying to pull free

Two mighty arms took a strong hold on to me

Those chains fell off and steadily up I went

With grateful relief I began my ascent

O My, Jesus, you are heaven-sent,

Buoying me up with grip so strong

O Triune God, to you I belong

Now I break into joyful song!

As this blessed and glorious day unfolds

I want to grab all the beauties it holds

Basking in the warm rays of Son light

Buoyed by Him my soul takes flight.

Thank God I'm ever in His sight!

 

© Mel Patterson, 10-8-11