His Straight Path

All I can see are crooked lines,
     Yet all Your paths are straight;
I know my vision’s only mine,
     And I for You must wait.

Your light You give to take one step
     To fill my heart with faith;
Before I bitter tears have wept
     Yet You are never late.

The tears then wash away my sin,
     And I see You’re the Way;
Aside You cast who I have been
     And in me have Your say.

Within me You make Your path straight—
     No more are crooked lines—
Your truth is always worth the wait;
     You say to me “You’re mine.”