touchstone

when the world overwhelms
and in my own strength i find myself flailing

…You are my touchstone

when i sink in the quandary of complication and hurt
in a world of complexity and pain

…You are my touchstone

when the foundations of the deep
are unleashed on this frail earth

…You are my touchstone

when the peoples in uproar come against Thy Beloved
and their hands grope for her throat

…You are my touchstone

when blindly we follow
and then in comprehension repent

…You are my touchstone

when menacing mortals shift heavy burdens
and for others they lay traps to imprison

…You are my touchstone

when the whole assembly of peoples
stand against me in shame

…You are my touchstone

when among the righteous i am planted
in a vineyard of Your delight that You nourish

…You are my touchstone

when rapt in awe
with Your Presence felt within

…You are my touchstone

when closer we become
and my very soul is knit to You

…You are my touchstone

when in the clouds and flashing lightning
do my eyes witness Your Glory

…You are my touchstone

when the cupboard is bare
and the tank is empty

…You are my touchstone

when tested in Your fire
and i come forth as refined gold

…You are my touchstone