THE COVENANT

Do not fear for I will be with you, 
Even in the deep waters,
I will hold your hand and lift you high,
When the quicksand seeks to drown you.

Even in the storm, I will guide you,
I will be with you in the day of trouble,
I will deliver you & never let you alone.

Even when the bat that flies by night,
Perches on the shoulders of your house,
I will let no evil befall you,
For you and your home will I keep,
& for your children’s children will I be a guard.

When you call on me I will answer,
When you cry to me, 
I will comfort you,
I will protect you from the adder, & the fowler’s snare.

In darkness, I will be your light,
& in chaos, I will be your order.
I will never let the plague come near you,
& under my wings, I will keep you.

I will be your shield & buckler in times of strife,
& my dwelling shall be your safe abode,
Tribulations may arise on your left,
& right, but they shall not come near you,
for I will keep you in my heavens, 
& my peace shall I bequeath to you. 

Surely, my goodness will I give to you,
not as the world gives,
I will stand between you & death,
I will never leave you.

This is my covenant to you,
my Beloved.