Father, all glory to Your Son,

  I treasure His suff’ring for sin.

Child, foreknowing all things you’ve done

I see repentance deep within.

                    Thank you for Christ, our great high priest,

            …for pray’rs two thousand years ago.

                                    …for mom as my Christian model.

                   …for grace made known thru godly saints.

                                    …for promise of a home in heav’n.

I’ve chosen you, lantern of peace,

…to carry my light where you go.

…to treat your body as my temple.

…to heed my commands and constraints.

…to sit at my feet all-forgiv’n.

                  Saints pled my case before your throne,

            teaching me of your righteousness,

                                      they showed me your love and my pride.

I trust you as my faithful one,

knowing full well your weaknesses,

I’ve sent you a Helper and Guide.

                    Priests they were and priest I’ve become.

                 Thank you, Father God, for your Light.

Priest you are and priests you’ll lead home.

You are chosen for my delight.

Read the Psalm of Ascent, Psalm 132

written by Reason A. Poteet