Sometimes, my Lord, I wonder why
You chose to come, to live and die…
Because we are so full of sin,
With hearts of wickedness within.
Yet it’s so clear you loved us still
Despite our weak and foolish will,
So in due time you saved us all.
You offered us your loving call.
By one man’s sin, death reigned supreme,
But by your blood, you make us clean–
Free gift by your one righteous choice
To those who heed the Spirit’s voice.
Great God of love, of life, of light,
Remember me this dark, dark night.
I need to know your grace once more.
Bring peace again within my core.
Let loving-kindness reign in me;
Let truth and love bring liberty.
Sweep through my heart with your sweet grace,
Till I can only see your face.
Your goodness is your glory, Lord,
According to your spoken word,
So, hide me in the rocky cleft.
And in your mercy, be my breath.
Please, manifest yourself this hour
That all may see and know your power.
Make clear your gift to all mankind–
One only you could have designed.
Ro. 5:6,18-19; Ex. 33:18-23