My Soul’s Surprise

A Father’s Love
A Ruler’s wrath
A fear of Him
Who’ll judge my path

The ever-present
And noble one
And me the shameful
Disobedient son

Lord give me strength
And courage here
Not doubt
And unrelenting fear

But Lo! If I do good
For those in need
I’ll see his face
One day indeed

By Kevin Wagner

(Kevin Wagner is a member of St. Thomas the Apostle in Fortville.) †

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