I Cry Because Poem by Michael P. Johnson

My spirit reaches out to You
My soul seeks You on high
In truth dear God with death in view
I cannot help but cry


I cry because of joy my King
For all I’ve yet received
For all the future’s yet to bring
For promises believed


You’re Lord my God tremendous Friend
My shield in times of woe
Your perfect love will never end
In life’s eternal flow


With mighty arm with gentle hand
With sweet caressing touch
You’ve made me quick to understand
You care for me so much


My heart is clearly plain in view
My thoughts are crystal clear
My very soul reveals to You
Everything I fear


And yet my God You’re always there
Your arms are ever wide
Calling to children everywhere
To enter life inside


Because of this The Truth I’ve heard
The facts I’ve come to see
By faith believing every Word
I’ll stand in victory


Within Your hand much more than blessed
With that which cannot fail
I’ll soar above the mountain crest
Beyond death’s shadowed vale