Out of life's shell
I shall emerge strong and victorious
That in this crooked vale I might survive
The harsh reality of life
Teach me, Lord, that real
Strength lies not in
Muscle but in you
Teach me Lord to be humble
In my failings
Knowing that my life is a shattered dream without you
Teach me Lord
that man
is nothing but of dust
and
unto dust he shall return
Teach me, Lord
to be humble
knowing the ugly realities of pride
teach me how to anchor my soul in you
and how to tilt towards you
when life stormy winds toss me
To you o Lord
I lean on
save me, lest I am drowned in willful sinfulness