Beyond Gethsemane (c) 2006 Sandy Westermann

Getting beyond Gethsemane

Past thankfulness in agony

Through the pressure one cannot bear

Core of one’s being starts to tear

Will and spirit peaceably part

Past wisdom of a wayward heart

Refining fire burns so deep

Destroying what we wish to keep

Gripping tightly what’s not ours

Refining fire just devours

Holy Spirit loosens my grip

Through my fingers the pain will slip

Once I’m beyond Gethsemane

I’m more like you and I am free

Step into the morning light

O sting of death where is your bite?

Entering the presence of peace

Worldly anguish not mine will cease.