IN THE PEACE OF THE MORNING

As the sun awakens in the Eastern sky,

I meditate on You as You draw me nigh,

and anxiously await Your gentle whisper in my heart,

while singing Your praises, another great day I will start.

As I worship You, the anointing begins to flow,

I am refreshed in Your glory, the world to show!

In the secret place of the Most High I am blessed,

as You stand beside me through many a hard test,

You carry me through the stony places I cannot walk,

You give me words of wisdom when I cannot talk,

when I’m discouraged and weary, in Your arms you hold me near

to Your warm and lovely bosom, Your heartbeat I long to hear!

I listen to the birds as they sing their praises to You,

and admire my beautiful green grass, so richly kissed by the dew,

I hear all the marvelous sounds of Your vast beautiful creations,

and am amazed at Your love as you draw and protect our nations.

Oh, Lord, there are no words that can describe Your wonderful love,

nor Your precious Holy Spirit who descends upon us like a dove,

or Your sweet fragrance which fills Your rich anointing,

as You break the yokes of bondage, to a new direction You are pointing!

I thank You and praise You, Lord, for the power of Your Word,

as we are still and know that You are God, Your voice of Holiness we have heard!

Written to the Lord with great love and admiration on the 28^th day of July 2004 by Barbara S. Jones.

©2004