My Lord I Serve

My Lord I Serve

O Lord, out of the depths of my sins I cry to you,
Hear my plea, let your ears be alert to my cry.
Beaten down and confused I know not what to do,
Come and rescue me O Lord, for I will surly die.

Head bowed low I confess, on my merit I can not stand,
Only in you is there hope; only in you is there mercy.
Receive my humble prayers and reach down your hand,
No other can save, in you alone will I ever be free.

Praise the Lord, o my soul; praise His holy name,
Remember forever His wondrous love and mercy.
Today I have been cleansed because to me He came,
Forever unchained from the sin that bound me.

Glory to Him that from sins dark pit redeems,
The one who dries my tear and my pain eases.
All glory to the Lord who has heard my screams,
And came to forgive my sin and heal my diseases.

He lifts me up on wings of eagles, and satisfies my soul,
I live for Him, and His name my heart will forever praise.
His loving hand leads and guides me to my heavenly goal,
He now dwells and walks with me for the rest of my days.

Praise be to the Lord most high, all glory be to him,
Let this life I live be in worship to my Lord I serve.
My heart rejoices in Him, to the Lord I sing my hymn,
Praise His name, for He does not judge as I deserve.

Carl A. Gooch ~ 09 March 2010