I knew You once in all Your glory

When I was unafraid

And had no guilt to block Your light

No tears, remorse or shame

 

I basked in You, I had no story

To shield me from Your Love

And Your forgiveness and delight

Shone unimpeded from above

 

Bit by bit, my soul withdrew

I know not how, or why

I slowly turned my back on You

And thought ‘twas You who’d died

 

For many years my heart stayed closed

But You did not give up

When grief cracked open my resolve

The darkness glimpsed Your love

 

Once again, I turned to run

But now I could not hide

Your love, Your light were far too bright

At last, my will succumbed

 

18^th March, 2006