I CALL YOUR NAME LORD

I call Your Name Lord, I call Your Name,

But am I calling it to my shame?

I talk and talk with such owning pride,

But all I manage is You to hide.

I lift Your Name Lord, in mighty praise,

But whom and what do I lift and raise?

I shout it with energy and verve,

But is this what You from me deserve?  

I cry Your Name Lord, at every turn,

But do I Your Holy will discern?

I talk most times not even knowing,

Just what of You it is I’m showing.

I say Your Name Lord, without due fear,

But do I think that You do not care?

I use Your Name at my will and whim,

But is what I say making You dim?

I speak Your Name Lord, feeling holy,

But do I know that I am guilty?

I call Your Name most unworthily,

For I take Your Name in vain, daily.      

I call Your Name Lord, please hear me now,

For You have made me aware, of how

I need help to call Your Name aright,

Make my whole life pleasing in Your sight.

                                       Amen!