The hurricane that buffets me
seems to have You battered in its stream.
Scriptures that grounded or buoyed
are torn asunder and spiraling to sea.
Incongruous snippets mock my need.
Instead of stilling the storm,
Angel of your presence
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Angel of your presence
The hurricane that buffets me
seems to have You battered in its stream.
Scriptures that grounded or buoyed
are torn asunder and spiraling to sea.
Incongruous snippets mock my need.
Instead of stilling the storm,
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