How long must I bear this pain in my soul, and live with sorrow all the day? How long will fear rule my life?
Notice my heart and answer me, O my Beloved; enlighten me, lest I walk as one dead to life; Lest my fears say, "We have won the day"; Lest they rejoice in their strength.
As I trust in your steadfast Love; my heart will rejoice, for in You is freedom. I shall sing to the Beloved, who has answered my prayers a thousandfold! Come, O Beloved, make your home in my heart.
~ Nan Merrill from "Psalm 13" in PSALMS FOR PRAYING