Out of the Ashes
Rising out of the ashes once again
I find myself cleansed and made anew
Your grace, infinite and limitless,
once again has set me free from my bonds
Bonds imposed upon myself
by my own foolish humanity
ever seeking pleasure and fun
above the truth of eternal joy
Cleanse me from these ashes
Wash me clean, once again, I beg
Guard me against myself
And give me your strength of truth
The light of truth I ask to be my light
The shield of faith to be my shield
The belt of righteousness to be my belt
Gird me, oh Lord, gird me with your divine armour
Strength, truth, justice and will divine
Lead me upon the path you have set forth
Let me not stray, guide me today and everyday
Lord, I am your servant, your child
Often wayward, faltering as I tread
Yet my heart rejoices with the hope
As I see myself renewed, freed
bought by the price of your body and blood
Oh Lord, Guide me Lord
Give me strength
Let me not stray
Guide me today and everyday
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