UNTIL WE MEET

My heart in fear and trembling
does entreat Thee, Oh my Lord,
to ever stay close by my side
every torrent help me ford.

My soul does pine to finally know
the fullness of Your Love,
to have You hold me to Your breast
and never let me go, sweet Love.

The earthly ties that bind me
the senses of the flesh,
keep me from rising higher
and once again, I start afresh.

But as long as I keep trying
and not give in to defeat,
each moment I mount higher
till at last the day we meet.

All the pain and struggles
the weeping will then cease,
You’ll wipe the tears from out my eyes
and I’ll know Your love and peace.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Mar. 28, 1995

GENTLE PERSUASION

Do you hear His precious voice
calling just outside the door,
of your weak and lonely hearts
let Me in He does implore.

He wants to give you all His love
His peace, His strength and joy,
to wash you in His cleansing blood
all His blessings to enjoy.

Sometimes we feel, He can’t mean me
my sin is much too great,
I’m unworthy, so unworthy
I’ve lived too long with hate.

No matter, how great is the sin
when in sorrow you repent,
He forgives with joy, and then forgets
the price for it He spent.

Long ago He took the burden
of our sins upon the cross,
and with His last and painful breath
He saved us from being lost.

Fear not, when you hear His call
welcome Him with open arms,
His loving presence there within you
will guard you from all harm.

There will still be times of sorrow
of grief and fear, it’s true,
with the joy of Jesus in your heart
He will always see you through.

His love will slowly change you
lapping gently at each sore,
erasing jagged edges
you’ll be His forevermore.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Mar. 09, 1995