Lord, Thy sacrament is told to take away my sins, my guilt, and my sorrows; <br />Grace and blessing were bestowed; <br />Burden lifted and joy returns. <br />Why is now my heart so laden? <br />Wandering words absent, aimless mind blank, random thoughts disintegrated; <br />Inwardly this sinful heart is broken in anguish. <br />If this is the price for your forgiveness and mercy <br />I beg Thee to include her in my stead <br />As I now long to pay her for my quick temper and past faults <br />O Lord, again and again I breaks the promise <br />I had made in Thy presence fortnight <br />That I would reserve my heart only for Thee <br />But the inner wound is so deep, my Lord <br />May I now offer it as my oblation and holocaust <br />The burning of my inmost depth <br />I offer Thee, Oh Lord, to validate my redemptive sacrifice <br />For sins of mine, hers, and others’ <br />Lord, have mercy. <br />Christ, have mercy, <br />Lord, have mercy.<br /><br />Don Nguyen<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/lord-have-mercy-on-us/
