Safe Passage
Dear Lord, all of my life you have given me
safe passage through some very hard times.
If it weren't for You, my life would already be over -
I'd be spent like a tight spring that quickly unwinds.

But no, You did not let that happen - you stepped in
and kept me from sure Hell and damnation.
You loved me so much, You even put people in my
life to help me - it was like the dawn of my creation.

I  look back now and see clearly everything
that I had done which was against You.
Now I write again, You gave me safe passage,
Your unfailing love pulled me through.

Now Dear lord, I praise Your name and all
glory belongs to you.  You are the Lord of all
lords, and King of kings!
Even the smallest bird you gave safe
passage and the songs it sings.

                                                          
written 10/16/2000
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