Eternity’s Bright Vision

By: Jeanne Kun

And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments became white as light.

My frail and fragile frame cannot contain you yet, O Lord.

Seeing but your shadow takes away my breath

and a glimpse of your splendor overwhelms me,

your burning beauty engulfing me like fire.

More of you I cannot bear to see,

though my heart longs for that day

when I shall gaze upon you face to face.

And so I ask you:

Prepare me for eternity’s bright vision.

Purify my eyes

that I might behold your unveiled glory.

Cleanse me of my sin

that I might stand upon your holy mountain.

And fortify my soul

that I might endure the full force of your radiance

and wholly satisfy the claims you make on me.

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