Behind all that changes

and all that can be changed

stands the unchangeable one,

my one and only joy,

the everlasting God,

I am.

 

Nothing

and no one else last -

no gift,

no blessing,

no friendship,

no love.

 

In only Him is there no abandonment,

no neglect.

He is never indifferent,

neither forgetful nor ignorant

of my pain or lack.

 

He knows all

and cares anyway.

His means,

sufficient for my need.

His love alone,

my place of rest,

my home.

 

 

All else fails.

Yes, all.