Redeemed

I sailed of once the Dark Blue Sea
Rolling with the outward tide
I learned of what it means to be
So far across the other side  

Returned . . . I was here to the Land
And knowing that my soul is free
I thank the Lord . . . His Saving Hand
That rescued such a one as me  

How I had rode in from the night
From that old pit of dark despair
I can’t explain that awesome fright 
That I had left . . . awaiting there  

He turned my night into the Day
The torment to a Blessed Kiss
And still I sail . . .I fly away
A guarded journey filled of Bliss  

Who treads upon the head and tail
That we receive of all we’ve heard
Our shield is one the same,  our sail
The Guiding Voice . . . His Holy Word  

So sure this path,  this calling rail

A track that He Himself had laid
Brings brilliance to each days detail
My soul is held the joyful staid  

I bring forth not this word alone
For many are the wind that glide
This glimpse within my soul was shone
Of Travelers destine for this ride  

I find the Horse I am upon
Of certainty . . . which way to go
With eyes,  that of a golden fawn
The wind does not a moment slow  

How much more is a Sharpened Blade
To one who carried it through life
Who finds the refuge in His shade
The meaning of the Blessed Wife  

My feet had touched the burning sand
Though I had walked away . . . unscathed
By Grace of only Fathers Hand
We have received so much by faith  

Making new our hearts abode
The man inside me opens wide
And only He foresees our load
We gave to Him of all our pride  

How greater this, that meets the eye
If one should listen close the more
The fear is gone that  we should die
To know what lies beyond the Door

                                                   Amen

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Michael

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