Raise Me Up

the time has begun,

today shall be the day,

now is the answer,

here in lies the way;

in the morning when I rise,

You are there,

softly speaking to my soul,

humbling my swollen ego,

making me understand

the glory and magnificence

that is Yours alone;

throughout the day,

as my tongue speaks

foolish vanities,

as my mind thinks

self-absorbed,

hate filled thoughts,

You softly remind me;

gently rebuking,

patiently teaching;

raise me up O Lord,

help me to stand,

fill me with Your Holy Spirit,

consume me with Your wondrous fire,

surround me with Your marvelous love;

reach out Your mighty hand,

cleanse my filthy garments,

heal my damaged soul,

remake me in Your holy image,

remove anything not of You;

O magnificent Lord,

Light of heaven,

King of the universe,

Savior of the world,

let every voice

sing praises unto You,

let every breath taken

glorify Your precious name.

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