don't leave too fast

Burst me, I'm full of joy as much as tears
Pride and fears that ever so quickly re-emerge
Lurch around, sin, but I know
God'll complete the good work He started in me
when my Saviour comes again.

Goodbye 2008, don't leave too fast
Last things to savour and be thankful for
More friends, closer fellowship with God and His men
Advent caroling and Christmas singing
Sweating, kisses, squabbles, snow
Mowing school books

Come big 9, what's in store?
More good stuff, I know.
Now I have just one prayer:
weaker, humbler.

So I can always run into the embrace of my Father.