From my heart to yours, may this sonnet lead you to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

The sonnet celebrates God as a triumphant shield and source of glory, joyfully exalting Him for lifting the speaker above adversity. It portrays a victorious spirit, unshaken by foes or shadows, that rises in strength and praise, reveling in divine protection and the Savior’s presence.

O Lord, my shield, triumphant o’er the storm,
Thou guardest me with might that never yields,
My glory, Thou, who doth my soul transform,
The lifter of my head to golden fields!

With shouts of joy, my eyes behold Thy light,
Thy power raises me o’er foes’ dark din,
A victor’s crown Thou grantest in Thy might,
My heart proclaims the triumph Thou dost win!

No shadow dims the brilliance of Thy reign,
No enemy can still my voice of cheer,
For in Thy strength my spirit soars again,
A hymn of conquest rings out loud and clear!

Thus, shielded, raised, in glory I abide,
Exulting in the Savior at my side!