To Gaze Upon Thy Face of Love
by Effie Darlene Barba
In the midst of the darkest, lonely night
When all my world came tumbling down
Your ray of hope a glimmering light
Reached deep within my soul
To Draw me nearer to thy cross
To gaze upon thy face of love
All else, this world I count as loss
Besides thee Lord, my one desire
Body worn from all the years
Of battles fought and battles lost
Despite the life so filled with tears
I find in you my peace, my joy
In Moments filled with guilt and shame
Your Love has held me tight
Never once to point in blame
You gave for me Your life
This world so filled with pain and fear
You are my only hope
I feel your heartbeat drawing near
Held tight within your arms
Your arms provide me strength and might
To face a brand new day
And cradle me through each dark night
With hymns of wondrous praise
As I gaze back o’er the years
With all their ups and downs
I see the laughter and the tears
That pointed me to You
I thank you Lord, Your guiding hand
Has lead me all the way
This life of mine as you had planned
On mountaintops and valleys deep
To Draw me nearer to thy cross
To gaze upon thy face of love
All else, this world I count as loss
Besides thee Lord, my one desire
© 2014 Effie Darlene Barba
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