Words

O what infinite compassion
    Do the words of God convey.
Through the Spirit they refashion
    Lives whose souls have gone astray.
Words that comfort us in sorrow,
    Bring us solace in despair.
From the Bible we may borrow
    Words for every need and care.

There are moments of temptation
    Cozened by external charm
That would lead to degradation,
    And our soul's immortal harm.
Though the devil would divide us
    By delusion and deceit,
Jesus' word shall stand beside us
    Lest we perish in defeat.

On the path of our sojourning
    We, at times, may hear His voice.
Oft' the road is filled with turning
    Yet our hearts and souls rejoice.
Fellowship has drawn us nearer
    That we may behold His face,
Still His words grow daily dearer
    As we draw upon His grace.