The world is too much with us
We wear bands of the world around our heart
Bands that suffocate, that stultify
That constrain us from making a cry
To God ,for His compassion and grace
Divine blessings when we seek His face.
Wrapped around by bands of selfishness
Bands of material covetousness
We lose sight of God's righteousness.
Taut with resentment, we forget that we are forgiven
Only when we forgive,
Bands of lustful desire lead to moral ruin
Worshipping false worldly idols lead to sin.
Let’s rally around and return to
What Christ has taught us in His Holy Word
Love God, to your neighbours be true;
Let God be our guide for the journey
Let our heart be open to His Loving presence
Let our heart be warm and generous.
Walk in His light
The darkness cannot overtake you;
Accompanied by His power and might
No power can defeat you.
Shirley Lau