How long we say to ourselves
when will these troubles flee from me
Must I regret this precious life
that God has given so freely
Why are they before us, day and night
is there a moment that we can rejoice
To see the sunshine light our path
and to hear His soft calm voice
The pressures of life are like a knife
that cuts real deep inside
The countless scars, that's often hidden
from so many other eyes
Will there be a soul reviver
to help clear the trail of tears
and will they supply that needed answer
that will also calm the fears
O' God of mercy, full of grace and truth
He will hear the cries of woes
and He will be that friend, like no other
for He truly is the one who knows
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