"Destined Minds"

LAST FULL MEASURE OF DEVOTION


of prayer and supplication
so ardent the zeal I dedicate to thee
I sink to mine knees and rest
in your presence of purposed loyalty

observe the creator of miracles and birth
devote now do I to the life crucified
and put aside all idolatory
and in your salvation I take refuge and abide

So precious the air I breathe
and surrender to thine hand
even when the rest shall fall away
I will honor all that thou command

if religion is for the vulnerable
and for the brainwashed
then let me be trampled
and mine old life, hence squashed

guarding fiercely of faith and hope
let not mine worship be weak in thine eyes
thine Holy Spirit give wisdom and comfort
let me stay focused with an eye on the prize

let me obedient more than to sacrifice
and stay faithful to the last full measure of devotion
heeding thy word, ridding the weakness of flesh
outlasting the tides of the wind and the ocean

and thou art not burdensome dear Lord
for my mine spirit thou dost' lift
giving credence and worthiness to a restless soul
thine Son the Saviour thy Christmas Gift....



Maree Long
(c) Maree Long 2007
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FOOTNOTE: 1 John 5:3, John 15:10, 1 John 3:24

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