Matthew 14:28-33
O Lord, take hold of me,
I cannot hold to You,
For though I try, my faith is weak –
Your strength must see me through.
You give me faith to ask,
I take a step toward You;
And then I shift my eyes and see
The stormy waves anew.
Yet, as I sink I cry
To You, “Lord, rescue me!”
With mercy’s grasp You catch me up –
You hear my desperate plea.
Then, while You hold me up
You chide my unbelief,
“Why did you doubt?” Yet still You come
To bring my soul relief.
Lord, hold me close to You
And do not let me stray.
I love You, Lord, with all my heart –
Oh, give me faith, I pray.
Christina Joy Hommes
