Fixed on Thee

Fixed on thee

Though amidst fire

Fixed on thee

Deep in the mire

Fixed on thee

Nets in my steps

Fixed on thee

Lest I forget

(This poem inspired by Psalm 57 below.)

Psalm 57 – “Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge , until these calamities be overpast . I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me. He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up . Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth. My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire , even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.  Be thou exalted , O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth. They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down : they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah. My heart is fixed , O God, my heart is fixed : I will sing and give praise. Awake up , my glory; awake , psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations. For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds. Be thou exalted , O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.”