Your Word is a Treasure trove of Truth –

a honeycomb of sweetness, more desirable

than gold glistening bright,

illuminating vital light

in these darkened shadowlands.

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You are the Living Water, the Fountain of Life –

a shimmering pool in a desert dry,

offering rivers of delight and streams of gladness

that quench the thirst and sadness

of our parched and shriveled souls.

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In Your presence is pleasure and joy –

a forever fullness, liberating and lifting

our eyes and hearts

above the broken parts

of this weary pilgrimage.

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In You is refuge –

a comfort that is real

and a Hope that is reigning,

sufficient grace sustaining,

daily manna portion enough for each fleeting vapor day.

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In You is abundant life –

the path of peace, the only Way . . .

and rest – whether waking or sleeping –

Divine strength on weakness resting,

Glory displayed through the frail.

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In You is power –

the unfolding of Your words gives light.

You answer in the secret place of thunder

and leave all creation in wonder

as You rule the cosmos with Your voice.

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In You is healing –

You redeem and restore, transform and make new.

Your merciful compassion You have shown

and tell me that I am known

as I reach for the hem of Your garment.

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In You is wisdom –

teach me what it is to fear You,

oh God of Life and Light.

May I know this source of wisdom right?

For You say Your secret lies with those who do.

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You say we can have these things in us . . .

because, by Your grace, we can have YOU.

You generously give us Your Spirit to dwell within,

and anything of worth will always begin

in the Treasure that is YOU.