O Divine Savior, Come

O Wisdom, O holy Word of God,
Come, resound in the valleyed scars of my mind
and make new again as you speak to me of you.

O Sacred Lord of ancient Israel,
Come, seek your wandering servant
and guard me from the master of lies.

O Flower of Jesse’s stem,
Come, rescue my soul from shame
and heal me with the balm of forgiveness.

O Key of David, O royal Power of Israel,
Come, unlock me from the habits that imprison
and free me from the fears that trap.

O Radiant Dawn,
Come, light my way when darkness veils
and warm me with your indwelling love.

O King of all the nations,
Come, reclaim your creation
and establish your rule as my desire.

O Emmanuel,
Come, be with me now
and come, be with me at the end.

By Katie Rahman

(Katie Rahman is a member of St. Patrick Parish in Terre Haute.)

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