Mighty Tree

Mighty Tree
Angel of death passed over me
angel of life has set me free
blind with the world
blind with these eyes
my conscience hurled
through the sea-sprayed skies
My eyes are burning from the darkness
my lips still tremble from that fatal kiss
Tell me who am i to touch the cross
this worthless life i count but loss
a mighty tree
thrust in the earth
my destiny
my entire worth
My eyes are burning from the darkness
my lips still tremble from that fatal kiss
"when i survey the wondrous cross
on which the prince of glory died
my richest gain i count but loss
and pour contempt on all my pride"
-- isaac watts