At the throne of God
I am undone

All my pretensions
And self-religiousness
Melt away

Woe is me
A man of unclean lips
Filled with pride
And all manner of wickedness 

Woe is me 
For I thought that I was something 
But now I see
I am but dust and vapor 
Vanity of vanities 

For I was not there 
When the angelic hosts shouted for joy
And I cannot comprehend 
The laws of heaven
Or God’s dominion over the earth 

I spoke of Him but did not understand
He is too wonderful for me to know 
A blinding fire and a brilliant light
Radiant beyond all expression 

And yet, You came into the sinful world 
Rich in mercy 
Not to condemn it but to save it 
You came into my life 
Although I deserved nothing more than wrath 

Oh God, Who am I that You are mindful of me?
Who am I that You care for me?
Who am I that You died for me?

O how vast 
The depths and riches of Your wisdom and knowledge 
That You would soften my rebellious heart
And call me Your son 

So with the angels 
I will sing 
Holy Holy Holy 
Is the Lord God Almighty 

I will open my mouth
Eat the words that you give me 
And proclaim them to all
Even words of lament and morning and woe 
Will taste sweet as honey in my mouth 

For if you are for me 
Nothing can stand against me
And nothing 
Not even my own doubts and fears
Will separate me from your love

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