And that makes all the difference!
I know who I am The hushed whispers of gossip and slander The loud roaring of abuse and violence Neither can drown the sound of the song that springs from deep within me I know who I am The dust over those hard-won certificates The unseen glories of my current labours Neither can dull the light that is shining from deep within me I know who I am The tears over battles I have lost The sweat from the battles I have won Neither can dampen the touch of Him who lives in me I know who I am The bliss of the forbidden food I took from Satan's hand The bitterness of my tongue from all the medicines that had to follow Neither can disqualify me from tasting God's gift of His body and blood to me every morning. I know who I am The foul odour of death creeping up behind me The sweet fragrance of the flowers yet to bloom that will adorn my grave Neither can draw me away from the scent of His embrace today I know who I am I am the precious daughter of my Father, the Author of Life I am th...
