Oppressed with sin and woe, <br />A burdened heart I bear, <br />Opposed by many a mighty foe: <br />But I will not despair. <br />With this polluted heart <br />I dare to come to Thee, <br />Holy and mighty as Thou art; <br />For Thou wilt pardon me. <br /> <br />I feel that I am weak, <br />And prone to every sin: <br />But Thou who giv'st to those who seek, <br />Wilt give me strength within. <br /> <br />Far as this earth may be <br />From yonder starry skies; <br />Remoter still am I from Thee: <br />Yet Thou wilt not despise. <br /> <br />I need not fear my foes, <br />I need not yield to care, <br />I need not sink beneath my woes: <br />For Thou wilt answer prayer. <br /> <br />In my Redeemer's name, <br />I give myself to Thee; <br />And all unworthy as I am <br />My God will cherish me. <br /> <br />O make me wholly Thine! <br />Thy love to me impart, <br />And let Thy holy spirit shine <br />For ever on my heart!<br /><br />Anne Brontë<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/confidence/
