An original hymn with music by Kevin G. Pace and text by Michael Young and Angie Killian below.
1. O great and holy Gardener,
Remove my bitter thorn!
Prune back the prideful branches,
Pluck out the weeds of scorn.
I pray that Thou wilt nourish
My roots with tender care,
And bless my blooms to flourish
The sweetest fruit to bear.
2. O great and holy Shepherd
Come seek me when I roam.
When straying, stay beside me,
And guide me gently home.
Direct to pastures thriving,
Where I may drink and feast,
And fight with me when striving,
Against each deadly beast.
3. O great and holy Savior
As a physician sent,
Forgive my wrong behavior
Each time that I repent.
From sickness and from weakness
Be Thou my balm and cure.
Repair my heart in meekness
Until I too am pure.
4. O great and pure Refiner
Purge my impurity.
Thou art my souls designer.
Thou knowest best for me.
When scorching flames surround me
Through them, my dross remove.
Let not Thy tools confound me,
As they my worth shall prove.