The Complete Poems of Emily Brontë, Confidence

XV

CONFIDENCE

Oppressed with sin and woe,
A burdened heart I bear,
Opposed by many a mighty foe;
But I will not despair.

With this polluted heart,
I dare to come to Thee,
Holy and mighty as Thou art;
For Thou wilt pardon me.

I feel that I am weak,
And prone to every sin;
But Thou who giv'st to those who seek,
Wilt give me strength within.

Far as this earth may be
From yonder starry skies,
Remoter still am I from Thee;
Yet Thou wilt not despise.

I need not fear my foes,
I need not yield to care,
I need not sink beneath my woes;
For Thou wilt answer prayer.

In my Redeemer's name
I give myself to Thee;
And all unworthy as I am,
My God will cherish me.

O make me wholly Thine!
Thy love to me impart,
And let Thy holy Spirit shine
For ever on my heart!

June 1, 1845.

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