3/24/24 (modified)
~August 2010 (original)
In my past, I’ve had my falls
And I have lived through many troubles
And there are times when duty calls
And then the pain seems that it doubles
And then I fall to near despair
Because I know my strength is wanting
And then I feel, amid this care,
That in my mind, a Voice is haunting
And so one day, when I’m distraught
And so confused, my head is spinning,
That Voice takes part in my deep thought
It says, “this is just the beginning”
I am lost, and not yet found
I’m on a path without bound
But this journey You give I will take
Because You know what’s best for my sake
“But have you hope,” the Voice goes on
“For in these times, I will be with you
And in your heart, new light will dawn
Upon a gate you will go in through
“By a new path, you will abide
Until its end, it will be taken
But fear you not; I’m at your side
Be sure your faith will not be shaken”
“Do not get lost in what is past
If all it brings is pain and sorrow
Just make amends, and then at last,
Look towards the light brought by tomorrow”
I was lost and now am found
Still on a path without bound
On a journey You give and I take
Because You know what’s best for my sake
But then I say, “I cannot bear
This heavy cross You’ve given to me
But cross Your will, I couldn’t dare
So in my heart, please help me to see
“For I am blind, and faith I lack
My unbelief: O Lord, please help me
Your guiding hand will lead me back
As now I plead, ‘Lord that I may see’”
And then with this, at me You smile
You shine a light with unmatched glory
You’ve been with me for all the while
And thus with you begins my story
I was lost, and then was found
Traveled a path without bound
On a journey You give and I take
Because You know what’s best for my sake
I follow Your lead at my will
Because I know You are with me still
No longer in my heart will I fear
Because I know You are always near
Pilgrim Poet 