mercy and might

I praise you, Lord,

for you are the light

from which all other lights come.

Your power, greater than the sun,

endures forever.

Your acts of mercy

outnumber the stars.

I have tried in vain

to claim glory

which can only be yours.

My strength is but weakness before you;

my wisdom, foolishness.

I lay down my pride,

my ambition,

and my lust for renown.

You alone are God.

Before you, I am nothing

for nothing exists now

that was ever before you;

you are the Ancient of Days.

Without you,

I have no breath.

Ride the wind,

mighty warrior.

Slay my heart,

conquer my domain.

I surrender.

mercy and might

a poem by troy cady