ABIDING PRESENCE

I'm glad I have You Jesus,

To talk with all day through,

In Your abiding Presence,

You draw me close to You. 

You listen very closely,

To all I have to say,

Even when I’m querulous,

You never turn away.

You never are distracted,

Never distant, cold, austere,

Each time I cry out 'Jesus,

You say ‘my child I’m here.’

We rendezvous for Matins,

The birds join me in praise,

Before the dawn begins to tint,

The sky a pearly grey.

I’m grateful for Your promise,

To make Your home in me,

No burden is too heavy,

With You for company.

In life I’ll often stumble,

As its twists and bends I wend,

But thru’ it all You’ll be with me,

My everlasting Friend. 

Myra D'Souza - 28th June 2020