Another Year

Another year has come and gone,
As I reflect and think thereon;
I would do well myself to ask
Have I fulfilled my given task?

Those jobs which I did vow to do,
Had promised God to e'er pursue.
Those noble acts I would perform,
The deeds to which I would conform.

As I review, I must confess
That, as my deeds I now assess
Yea, I have failed, in not a few
Of projects old and plans quite new.

How sad that now, too late, I see
"Time gone" to which I held the key.
Precious hours for which now I yearn
Knowing full well they'll not return.

Dear Lord, help me once more begin
Myself more oft to discipline;
To live a life that's lived for Thee
That keeps in mind, eternity.

-Soren Jorgensen