HOW OFTEN

    How often have I sat and watched -

and seen You go before.

    To pick me up each time I fall,

to open wide a door.

    How often have I knelt and prayed -

my strength was almost gone,

    yet in Your love, You gave to me,

Your strength to rest upon.

    How often have I sat and watched -

Your strong right Arm stretched out.

    In my behalf, You conquered all,

and left no room for doubt.

    How often have I knelt and prayed – 

and wept before Your face.

    And never have You turned away,

but always given Grace.

    How often have I sat and watched –

You care for every need.

    Both small and great, You saw them all,

I had no need to plead.

    How often have I sat and watched – 

the power of Your Word.

    What joy! What grace! What hope! What love!

The hearts that it has stirred!

Debbie Isenbletter

Springfield, Missouri