A swarming buzz A whispering hiss A whirring, murmuring and then some spitting Today's thoughts-thoughts for the day Crashed in Noisily trying to wrench out faith And steal the song. I was left gasping for the truth Dizzy with lies, Cold, cold, cold- I cried Cried to my ever-present help My ever faithful friend Who knows the depths of me He hastened- set your mind on things above Not on things below Where I am seated in the heavenly realms While the battle rages on, He gently helps me and I know we will win And while the battle rages on, I cry: I am grateful I am grateful I am loved with an everlasting love I am grateful that Christ is the author and perfecter of my faith I am grateful that he will never leave me nor forsake me I am grateful that no weapon formed against me shall prosper I am grateful that no one can bring a charge against God's elect I am grateful that God disciplines those he loves I am grateful that nothing can thwart his plans...