Poem 37 - Bless Me, O Lord

Bless me, o Lord
And bless my soul, too
For all my shortcomings
And those I failed to do.

I know that my existence
Is not worthy of Your glance
Have pity, o Lord
Give me another chance.

I am ashamed of myself
For sinning in countless ways
Pardon me, o Lord
Don't deprive me of Thy grace.

Bless me, o Lord
And bless my soul, too
My bewildered life is lost
My soul is dying also.

I don't have what it takes
To be a child in Your fold
Have mercy, o Lord
Don't let go of Your hold.

I am struggling to survive
To follow the righteous path
Be kind on me, o Lord
Don't forsake me with Thy wrath.

Bless me, o Lord
And bless my soul, too
Without You, I am nothing
My life and soul, I surrender to You.