Poems by
Benna Rao Goli

Longing for the Lord

a poem by Benna Rao Goli

All times we should long for the Lord,
To eat and drink His flesh and blood;
To our hearts contentment,
In order to make the bad banishment.

He fills our hearts with benevolence,
To attain the Heaven as a consequence;
Filling our soul with providence,
Uprooting the strong roots of imprudence.

Long for the Lord for righteousness,
Eliminating the heart’s stubbornness;
Plucking the roots of haughtiness,
To show-forth your lowliness.

Never bid God adieu,
Make your heart His Avenue;
To make your soul true,
Longing for Him to renew.