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A Vessel Of Mercy

Lord, make me a channel of your peace.
When I am depressed, show me
Compassion and do it with ease.

Let me see that there is more in life
Than just me. Fill me to the brim
And only mercy let me see.

Open me up and let my light shine.
For, other people's problems
Are greater than mine.

Where there is hope, let me show love.
Please, make me a good listener and
Let me witness about God, up above.

Send me the strength to face
Every trial that comes into my life.
Let fortitude come first, instead of strife.

Lord, break me down and make me
Humble. Everyone, sometimes,
Falls and takes a tumble.

Take away that stubborn nature that
Keeps me tied down. Lift me up and
Plant my feet on solid ground.

I want to be all that You want me to be.
My service is you desire. Give me angel wings
And let me fly a little higher.

Make me a vessel of mercy, Father.
Make me a vessel that's true. Fill me
With love and compassion and fashion
My heart to be a vessel worthy of You.

© Nancy Hoback 2003


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