This poem expresses devotion to God, addressing Him in each stanza and asking Him to be various things for the speaker including their vision, meditation, speech, understanding, father, battle-shield, sword, shelter, stronghold, every good for body and soul, and kingdom on earth and in heaven. The speaker seeks God's love in their soul and heart above all else.
This poem expresses devotion to God, addressing Him in each stanza and asking Him to be various things for the speaker including their vision, meditation, speech, understanding, father, battle-shield, sword, shelter, stronghold, every good for body and soul, and kingdom on earth and in heaven. The speaker seeks God's love in their soul and heart above all else.
This poem expresses devotion to God, addressing Him in each stanza and asking Him to be various things for the speaker including their vision, meditation, speech, understanding, father, battle-shield, sword, shelter, stronghold, every good for body and soul, and kingdom on earth and in heaven. The speaker seeks God's love in their soul and heart above all else.