I rejoice in the Lord,
Greatly that now at length;
Being loved and adored,
Loving with all my strength.
You were of great concern,
But you have not a chance;
That is why we must learn,
To spiritually advance.
I am speaking in need,
Learning to be content;
For how I must succeed,
And cope with the torment.
I know how to be low,
I know how to abound;
I know how blessings flow,
Within the Scriptures found.
I have learned the secret,
Not speaking in respect;
To something I regret,
That the Lord would reject.
But I can do all things,
Through Him who strengthens me;
For what a blessing brings,
Having insight to see.
I desire to share,
Of all of my trouble;
Remember me in prayer,
Save me from the rubble.
For in the beginning,
The Gospel and giving;
But to stop the sinning,
For spiritual living.
Not that I seek a gift,
Rather I seek the fruit;
Crediting to uplift,
For heavenly pursuit.
I received full payment,
And I am well supplied;
No longer a claimant,
Caused by the crucified.
A fragrant offering,
That is pleasing to God;
Will show your maturing,
As you honor and laud.
Copyright © 2019 Richard Newton Sherrer