Shame and Glory

I stand before the crowd today
The way I always do.
My clothes stripped off, my life lain bare
Because the day is through.

I've come to this place again
You see me every night:
I come before You now this time
Please help me make this right.

The things I feel, the stuff I've done
Would make any sinner blush.
But now the shame with which I live
My soul it seems to crush.

The knife, it turns within me
Bringing blood out fresh.
I'm hurt and begging mercy
Forgive my sinful flesh.

You say it's for Your glory
That we are saved by You
After we hit bottom
We ask You and You do.

So I ask again, please save me
From my evil past.
Forgive my sin and help me
So I'll see You at last.

-Sarah

Not my best work, but it's true.