Where I live, Lord,
the temperature is dropping
day by day - and night by night!
I've begun searching my bureau, my closet
and the trunk of my car
for wool hats, gloves and scarves
to wrap me up and keep me warm
in the chill of shivering weather
waiting just around the corner...
But it's prayer, Lord, only prayer
that melts the chill settling in my soul
when hope, in frosted darkness
fades at this lonely time of year...
Hold me close and swaddle me -
warm me in your strong embrace
until my soul’s aglow with the fire
from the furnace of your heart...
Bundle me in grace, Lord,
and warm me for the work
of keeping warm your own,
the homeless poor who need
the comfort of my blankets,
my hats and glove and scarves,
some protection from the elements
and from the long cold winter
that endangers the forgotten...
Clothe us in your love
that we might warm each other, Lord,
from the bounty that is ours
in the warmth and grace you share...
Protect us, Lord, while we're awake,
watch over us while we sleep,
that awake, we might keep watch with you
and asleep, rest in your peace...
that awake, we might keep watch with you
and asleep, rest in your peace...
Amen.
Draw Me Close by Michael Smith
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