I AM BUT DUST

Eternal God 
Like a sheep is dumb before its sheerer
I remain silent before You, O Lord
Knowing that my words would only declare my ignorance 
And condemn me of the sins I have committed 
Against your holy Word

I exist because of you
I depend on you for every solitary breath I take
Your grace allows me to take another step
And because of your mercy, I am not consumed
For the atrocities, I so easily commit 

You are the Holy One
Full of grace and truth
The righteous judge, King of kings,
And Lord of lords, The Great I Am.

Thus, I cover my head with ashes 
To declare that I am dust without value
And humbly bury my face in the dirt
From whence I came

Forgive this sinner of his trespasses
And lead me not into temptation, O Glorious One
But deliver me from the evil that surrounds me daily 
And entices me to walk in darkness
Amen.

Wilford Barker.