I Stand in Awe

I Stand in Awe

Oh Lord, my heart overflows - with praises to You,

It's just so awesome - the things that You do.

Nothing exists - without Your masterful design,

And all of Your plans - are perfect and fine.

You made everything - in this whole universe,

You are most worthy - of my praise in this verse.

You made mankind - and placed us on earth,

And you blessed each of us - even before our birth.

You've counted the stars - and each grain of sand,

You hold the universe - in the palm of Your hand.

Oh, Lord I live my voice in poetic praise,

And I'll shout hosanna - for the rest of my days.

Lord, You made the green meadows - where animals graze,

And you made beautiful sunsets - on which to gaze.

You sprinkle pretty frost - on the meadow grass,

It sparkles like diamonds - or expensive cut glass.

You can order the snowflakes - either day or night,

To cover the hillsides - with a blanket of white.

You designed big rivers - to go rolling by,

They flow continuously - but they never go dry.

I marvel at the sky - and Your clouds filled with rain,

As I watch the raindrops - on my window pane.

Then when lightening flashes - putting darkness asunder

I praise Your Name - when I hear Your mighty thunder.

For the whole sky lights up - as though it were day,

While I stand in awe - and in helpless dismay.

What a mighty God - what stupendous power,

Lord, you're in control - every moment, every hour.

You control the universe - with Your mighty hand,

All the elements obey - your every command.

Each time I'm in need - I call on Your Name

and You touch me in a way - that I'm never the same.

For You've provided comfort - when my heart was breaking,

You have plenty of assistance - that's mine for my taking.

You always forgive me - when I humbly request,

Oh, I'm such a weak sinner - I feel like a pest.

You love me so much more - then I can even comprehend,

and You're always with me - Oh, true and faithful friend.

You're worthy of my praise - from morning till night,

and Your glorious face - shall never leave my sight.

For my heart is overflowing - with joy and thanksgiving,

and I'll praise You continually - as long as I'm living.

author - Mary Katherine Kohl

2-18-1999