To Abba

Dear Father, do with me as you will

bind my soul with sorrows or bathe me with delight

make my restless longings still

destroy the shadows that distract me from your light

so that i can serve with all of me

you redeemed my soul from death

rescuing me from my strife

"it is finished" you said with your last breath

and in that dark moment, you saved my life

after you ascended you gave my soul security

so that i can serve with all of me

you lord, who holds all that is true

what can this mortal give back to you?

what of my beauty, what of my health?

what of my fortune, what of my wealth?

they are nothing, i give them to thee

so that i can serve with all of me.

K.D.