To the mercy seat, I come alone;
No other accompanies as I draw near.
No other’s fault will I bear.
No other’s failure need I declare,
For sufficient need is firmly founded,
Sufficient guilt firmly grounded
In my very being.

And there I find the foundation of my faltering faith;
The Faithful, whose faithfulness
Cleared the way for this child to approach!
In Faithful, Forgiving arms,
My hope is confirmed!
In the Faithful One,
My hope is secure!
His compassion is certain,
His mercy shall not fail!

ADW

September, 2008