Metrical Verse/Portraiture
Only by the tender mercies of God
I am allowed to live
What am I to the Holy God of heaven and earth?
Any vestige of good is of the Lord!
What have I to offer?
I must enjoy Him!
Abandon myself to the Lord who is light
The Lord is life, eternal life
To be left on my own, unaided…frightful
May the Lord God be blessed forever
Praise the Lord evermore
Praise the Lord alway
So wasily taken captive
In an instant I pine at the slightest inconvenience
A wont to be rebellious; a wont for what I want
Nothing in me of merit; it is all base
Lacking any depth or courage to rise up
Out of the pit of darkness
The lord God is strength
Jesus Christ is light
How is it that I have obtained mercy?
Too much for me to understand
Crushed by the weight of Jesus Christ and His glory
Lord, I am a giant fool
Take me away any way You can
Absolutely worthless, I am
I have nothing to show nor to give
I am Yours to do what You will
Glad salvation is not up to me
Oh, what a tragedy
May the Lord be praised forever and ever
Bless the lord God of heaven for all eternity
Praise God!
A fool for You, Lord
Everyday may I see Your light
Please look upon me with pity
For I have not a thing to share
Often I wonder why You care
None of me, all of You
No good thing can I do
Life means everything, now I see
I need You near; close to me
Praise be to God forever and ever
Yes, Amen
What I am to You, Lord?
A Holy God full of righteousness and understanding
A miserable worm am I
Yet, You treat me with favour
In grace and riches, I abound
What am I to do?
How can I please such a One as You?
Praise the Lord forever and ever
Praise the Lord evermore
Praise God
Your mighty works, Lord
Your masterful endeavors
With the sound of Your voice
And there is power in Your name
Jesus Christ
The Lord of Glory
My heart sings when You speak
I am overcome by Your Word
Back to dust as in the beginning
Who can challenge You
Praise the Lord, my God
Forever and ever
Praise God, forever
Amen
Holy Father in Heaven
Another day provided by You
My health seems fine
I am able like many are not
Food and drink to sustain me
Shelter and clothing fail me, not
Worthwhile endeavors to pursue this day
You are my rock
My source of inspiration
My source for life
The sacrifice of your only begotten Son
Blood shed for the remission of sins
A perfect work alone to atone
Jesus Christ and His death on the cross
It is where I must go
Where I must look
I pray that the Lord will strengthen me
Day in and day out
Keep me from the evil
May I fulfill His purposes
May I forget myself more and more
May I take up my cross and live, not die
Amen
Oh, Lord
Help us all
Evil abounds in this place
The sinful works of man seem to prevail
Satan and his host are always lurking
Seizing upon every opportunity
With Your blessing, Heavenly Father
We shall triumph gloriously
Having offered Your only begotten Son
As a living sacrifice
Atoning for the world’s sins
Our Lord and Master
The Saviour of the world
The One we look to
And, Behold, He is sitting at Your right hand
Waiting until His enemies shall become His footstool
And we long to be like Him
To see Him in His glory
To see Him face to face
Our blessed Saviour
My thoughts are of you
Often times I know not what to do
Nor what to say
I trust that You will find a way
Through the darkness
It covers my face like a veil
You are my love
My only true hope
Relying on You
I can cope
Please look upon me
I need to feel Your gaze
Warmth in the midst of a cold, black shadow
Bracing me
I am free
