I need to play the notes You have written

I need to follow the score, as You planned.

You’re the Composer. You’re the Conductor.

And I—but a player in Your great Band.

Too many times I mess it all up, Lord.

Too often I play wrong notes, or off key!

Another master would have kicked me out,

But You, patiently, keep working on me!

Sometimes I hear wee snatches of music

That sound near perfect—as writ in Your Word.

So I practice more . . . pay close attention . . .

To know, please, and praise You, my Precious Lord!

—submitted by Alma Brasileira, US