A Prayer

A Prayer
Ann Dunlap, Nov 3, 2003

“Brethren, join in following my example,
And observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us.”
Philippians 3:17

O give me, Lord, a simple mind
That dearly loves Your Word,
So I will not chase after
Every foolish thing I’ve heard.
Give me feet that swiftly run
In Thy right, perfect will,
Rather than a leaden pair
That keep me standing still.
Two holy hands to minister
Your tender, healing grace;
That don’t hold on to earthly goods,
Or put them in Your place.
Touch my sight, that I may see
My sin before my brother’s;
To see my needs as so much less
Than desperate needs of others.
And most of all, give me a heart
That beats so like Your own,
To live this life You’ve given me
For You, and You alone.

The Anchor

The Anchor
Ann Dunlap, May 7, 2006


The anchor holds
When tossed into the ocean;
Left in the ship,
Its’ strength cannot avail.
The ship, unfettered,
Tossed to and fro, unaided,
Cannot securely
Over storms prevail.

The God of refuge
Only provides shelter
To the pilgrim
Who seeks refuge therein.
But when he wanders
Out of fear or anger,
Troubles plague him,
And doubt’s assault begins.

And then so weary
From traveling far unaided,
Finding home
Becomes a daunting task.
The shame of wand’ring
Masks fear of rejection;
After wandering,
He becomes afraid to ask:

Are you still there, Lord,
Or have I strayed too far?
Can you forgive
This wanderer anew?
Help my heart, God,
Take and seal it,
Keep it firmly
Anchored, Lord, in You.