Sing, Oh My Soul: Songs from the Depths

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Psalm 46:1-3

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Tears come easier than sleep because you're still here

Singing, though sometimes not believing, 

That the world will be gone in a billion years

How long, O LORD? How long will this pain last?

How long will brokenness be allowed to exist?

How long will it be till the waves break this mast?

The Lord says He is a shelter, that He is a solid rock

If there was ever a time you'd need to believe

Oh soul, when waves crash you, is this not?

There is Truth in His voice, can you hear the faint sounds?

And if the Truth will set you free, would you choose to drown?

But is it so easy as choice? It's harder to believe that now

You've seen the helpless depths; seen the bitter cries

You've seen the nights of agony and seemingly endless fearful lies

You've plumbed deep wells of sorrow and thought you've had your fill

And yet the cup is given to me as you mouth the words, "Is this Your will?"

No, if this were mere choice, you would have drowned long ago

You know the Savior whose faithful hands still choose to keep you afloat

And if He holds you fast, there is great purpose to your sorrow

If this is your Father's will, oh soul, cling to His promise that it is good

Though the waters roar and foam and mountains quake

Beg him to show you the gift in the "lack" you misunderstood

Beg him to show you He's faithful though you cannot see it now

Beg him to show you his face in the waves in which you'd rather drown

Beg him to let you hear the sweet Truth you once crowned

He is still LORD of your life, this hasn't changed

Even when circumstances break you, He remains the same

Cling to the mast of Truth; your Beloved stands at the helm

Fix your eyes on Him and sing with all the strength you have left

"It is well, it is well with my soul, for He is giving me more grace

It is well, it is well with my soul, and soon I will see His face!

It is well, it is well with my soul. Oh cling to Him until you breath your last

Till a billion years are over and you step into forever 

Through the gates of death it is He who holds you fast"

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He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
    I will be exalted among the nations,
    I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10