Christian poem 'Don't Let Me Turn Away' by Nancy Wirick (Christart.com)

Don't Let Me Turn Away
by Nancy Wirick © 2003

Don’t let me turn away, Dear Lord,
from that which makes you weep.
Hold fast my shoulders,
and open my eyes,
that I might see things as you see.

And when I feel the pain that caused your tears,
my heart will surely break.
With defenses down and my heart exposed,
I’ll wait to hear you speak.

When I’ve seen and felt and heard these things,
armed with what I know,
Then send me, Lord, to take your peace,
where I have feared to go.