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I Stand In Awe

by
Mary Katherine Kohl
February 18,1999

Oh Lord, my heart overflows with praises to You.
It's just so awesome the things that You do.
Nothing exists without Your masterful design
And all of Your plans are perfect and fine.
You made everything in this whole universe
You are most worthy of my praise in this verse.
You made mankind and placed us on earth
and you blessed each one of us even before our birth.
You've counted the stars and each grain of sand.
You hold the universe in the palm of Your hand.
Oh, Lord I lift my voice in poetic praise
and I'll shout "hosanna" for the rest of my days.
Lord, You made the green meadows where animals graze.
And You made beautiful sunsets on which to gaze.
You sprinkle pretty frost on the meadow grass
it sparkles like diamonds or expensive cut glass.
You can order the snowflakes either day or night
to cover the hillsides with a blanket of white.
You designed big rivers to go rolling by
They flow continuously but they never go dry.
I marvel at the sky and Your clouds filled with rain
as I watch the rain drops on my window pane.
Then when lightening flashes putting darkness asunder
I praise Your Name when I hear Your mighty thunder,
for the whole sky lights up as though it were day
While I stand in awe and in helpless dismay.
What a mighty God what stupendous power
Lord, you're in control every moment, every hour.
You control the universe with Your mighty hand
All the elements obey Your every command.
Each time I'm in need I call on Your Name
and You touch me in a way that I'm never the same.
For You've provided comfort when my heart was breaking:
You have plenty of assistance that's mine for my taking.
You always forgive me when I humbly request:
Oh, I'm such weak sinner I feel like a pest.
You love me so much more than I can even comprehend
and You're always with me, Oh, true and faithful Friend.
You're worthy of my praise from morning till night
and Your glorious face shall never leave my sight.
For my heart is overflowing with joy and thanksgiving
and I'll praise You continually as long as I'm living.