Songwriters: Chris Taylor
A lament written using aspects of various Psalms. Lament is something not often tackled in song in church services, but perhaps we should do it more because the Psalmists – as well as plenty of other people in the Bible – often cried out to God for justice and forgiveness.
Lyrics
Verse 1
The darkness is surrounding me
Where are you, Lord
Despair is all that I can see
Where are you, Lord
Storm clouds fill an angry sky
Where are you, Lord
I hear the echo of my cry
Where are you, LordVerse 2
The sins that put me here are mine
Come save me, Lord
A prison of my own design
Come save me, Lord
My sinfulness has captured me
Come save me, Lord
Only you can set me free
Come save me, LordChorus
I've tried and I've failed
My strength is not enough
To free me from these chains
Lord, bring the healing of your loveVerse 3
For years I've lived a wretched lie
I need you, Lord
Guilt and shame walk by my side
I need you, Lord
There is no path to guide me through
I need you, Lord
My last resort to call for you
I need you, LordVerse 4
You've never let me down before
You are my Lord
You've saved me from the fire and storm
You are my Lord
I'm calling out to you again
You are my Lord
You’re more than just a faithful friend
You are my Lord