(No. 49)If Not Through Me
If not through me then I esteem the one you will—
If not before you celebrate release—awaiting still.
My stewardship achieving your delight—of your own hand—
Your timing true—your justice shining grand.
Let your Spirit-strengthened words resound
That you have drawn from whom you groomed from youth.
Let your lightning flash—your thunder rock—
Your voices sound—your earthquake shatter roof.
Always we remain your humble slaves.
You teach. You build. You sigh. You laugh. You love.
We want the best of what you give to last.
All glory goes to you—to us—our joy.
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