you alone have been the witness
to every single fall
little things, big horrid things
my life's a long tale of them all
the only persistent plot is you
your presence alone never ceased
this amazing grace abounds the most
whenever I deserve the least
I'm still standing here in flawedness
despite acquaintance with truth aflame
for your words and my eager attempts
I remain very much the same
I've mercy encounters with the almighty
but the effect is most understated
your self demands my life and thought
but I can't even qualify as dedicated
you promise to give me every desire
to plant that seed deep into my heart
I, the child repentant, again beg my only plea:
complete the work you didn't hesitate to start
the vows you made are never broken
your plans are nothing but purest perfection
and for this tonight I bring myself
a sacrifice laced with grace-given affection
to shudder at your power and yet pray
for this promised grace to be fulfilled
mold me, shake me, hold my heart close --
take the darkness and have it killed
and in the shadow of your omnipotent hand
keep this your wayward child
make my life to sing your glory
until to you I'm reconciled
