Protector

O Lord, protector of our souls.
You direct your power controls
All of life that comes our way;
How else could we survive unless we stay
Ever close to you, our fortress strong?
Our place of refuge, where we belong
O Lord, our provider and friend,
We look to you, our spirit defend.

What wondrous works display God’s power!
How marvelous, they refresh every hour.
By them, he displays his boundless love
So magnificent controlled from heaven above.
All for our benefit, your glory on display
Each one empowered by your spirit to say
As through the ages signs to direct
A constant reminder to those you protect.

Your call requires we must endure
Come along side, grow, and mature.
We spend so much time in waiting.
Constantly watching, anticipating.
Do we hear, as we submit to your will?
Listening remaining so still,
So little, we know, less we understand.
Instruction sure, in your strength we stand.

The struggle continues to persevere.
Question remains, what do I hold dear?
There is no choice but to stand and wait.
Your seal upon my eternal fate,
What you are building deep inside,
Why have you chosen here to reside?
Come quickly Lord defend this ground.
O may I in you be found!

Time marches on, a divine cadence.
Against it, there is no defense.
All are marked by an appointed time,
To miss God that would be a crime.
You cannot change the length of days.
Salvation comes to the one who prays.
Solace given to those who fear
Jesus eternally present draws us near.


As God Speaks
Patrick Levi Whiteley
June 6, 2010