You promise me you'll stay with me
Until us death do part?
Regardless all the things I break,
And words that rend your heart?
Regardless all the times I fail
At being the loving wife....
Refusing to submit myself
And stirring up much strife?
JUN01
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I'll never understand true love
That steadily endures....
Despite all I may do amiss
Still faithful standing sure.
Nor standing still but beckoning
When oft I wander far;
Now coming forth and seeking me
E'en when my heart is hard.
Now gently wounding for my best
And binding up the sores;
And comforting so tenderly,
Then leading hopeful forth,
Until the day Thou bringest me
To see Thy face e'ermore:
How faithful, sure and lovingly
Thou finishest Thy work.
17AUG01