FROM SORROW TO GLADNESS

I come before Your Majesty
in sorrow, body bent,
my heart and soul disfigured
and my life so poorly spent.

Though I try, and do my best
I always fall so short,
of the goal I’ve set before me
earthly pleasure I do court.

My faults are oh so many
my failings quite a few,
Lord, stretch out Your hand and touch me
fill me with Your strength anew.

The desire burns within my heart
to give all of me to You,
so help me Lord to mend my ways
fill me with Your love so true.

If I keep on trying
to give my all to You,
I know You’ll be there near me,
as my gladness You renew.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Dec. 04, 2006