August 6-17, 2023

sitting in this place

here, amid this joy

tear replaces word

oh Lord!

how I long for You

their song caresses my soul

their joy soothes my spirit

yet tear replaces word

oh Lord!

how I long for You

oh Lord!

how I long the strength

to praise You as I must

but I am weak

Your praise falters on my lips

my muscles scarce sustain

oh Lord!

to praise You as I must

it is beyond this body’s power

I try

words fail, tears fall, yet I stand

held by God, blessed by joy