I collapsed, the ground gave way The earth, it trembled and it quaked I thought that I would tear asunder Ripped by each blight, botch, and blunder. Could I ever overcome? Not alone, no, not alone. The world screamed until I was numb— Like them, I thought I was alone. When hardship comes and runs its course When I am bashed by every force When I feel sullied and abhorred— Christ says, “You are not alone”.