I see the work of Your great hand in mountains and the sea

And wonder how so great a God could love someone like me.

At times I get so homesick just to see my Saviour’s face

And how I long to thank You for Your wondrous gift of grace.



I wait for your appearing as I watch the eastern shore

And hope that this might be the day that I’ve been longing for.

I scan the skies and pray that Your dear image I will see;

I listen for that trumpet sound that You’ve come back for me.



Until that day, I’ll do the work You’ve chosen me to do

And ask that as I kneel in prayer, my spirit You’ll renew.

I’m waiting for You to return as You have promised me

To take me back to be with You for all eternity.

                                                    ~Mariane Holbrook