Despite My Sin

Despite my sin, O God, I love You still,
on this grim globe some sin always remains,
yet it, though broken, bends before Your will,
o'er fallen world and me, Your love still reigns.

My shameful misery loves company,
I know that all the saints were sinners too,
though joining them does not absolve poor me
nor ease the guilt for all the deeds I rue.

But turning from such thoughts, I see Your cross,
O Christ , Who gave for love of me Your all,
and realize how much a greater loss
t'would be for me to still Your loving call.

Far past my sin and world, I rise above,
reflecting just a bit Your boundless love.

                           -- by Pete Voelz     2/05