Songs of mercy, songs of peace.
Songs of struggle that never cease.
Songs of comfort, sing to me
Friend of God let me be.
Tune my ear to Your voice
Tune my heart to Your choice
Tune my will to Your desire
Refine me in Your fire.
Oh that I’d pass the test like Abraham
Oh that I’d honor You in all I am.
And the rest of the righteous I long to see.
Friend of God let me be.
Songs of mourning let me feel
Songs of Your presence oh so real
Songs of warning from above
Songs of everlasting love
And let me lay at Your feet
my songs, my heart, and all I’d be
Friend of God let me be.
I will tell You of my doubts
I will watch You turn me inside out
Let Your Spirit flow in all I see
Friend of God let me be.
Friend of God let me be.
Nothing hidden, plain talk.
When I fall help me clearly see
Your hand in my walk
Be my center, be the key
Friend of God let me be.
Oh that I’d pass the test like Abraham
Oh that I’d honor You in all I am.
And the rest of the righteous I long to see.
Friend of God let me be.
Copyright 2010 David D. Vande Velde
March 22, 2010 at 4:23 pm
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