God Rocks

What are the rocks that hold me fast, O Lord,
what are the God-rock anchors of my life,
where is my helmet, armor, shield, my sword
for my defense and victory in the strife?

How faithful were my parents in my youth,
how generous were the priests and nuns who taught me,
how solid was the Church, the voice of truth,
the sacraments to fight the ones who fought me.

How steady are my patron saints in prayer,
how loyal is Our Lady, full of grace,
the Father and the Spirit always there,
my knee before Your crucifix and face.

I’m bound, O Lord, when faced by those who hurt me
to You, my loving Rock, Who’ll ne’re desert me.

                                   by Pete Voelz     1/11/15