You Lord

You Lord

Lord you have searched me and know my heart.
You’ve blessed me with your love never to part.
You see my actions and know my every thought,
Before I can move my lips to speak you hear each word.
When my spirit is down you lift me up and I soar like a bird.

If I soar to the heavens, you are there.
If I lie down in the depths, you are there.
On top of the highest mountain, you are there.
In the deepest valley, you are there.
There is nowhere that your presence are not seen.

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me.
If I rise on the wings of dawn or cross the sea,
I know you will be there to comfort and guide me.
You hold me up with your hand and will always be.

My foes come in the darkness to slay,
But with you night shines like the day.
In the face of their attack, I can sing,
For the light of truth is in my inmost being.

You have call me out and I am yours,
Your love and promises to me assures.
In my morning you did not reject me,
But held me close and comforted me.

When I come to the alter of my Lord,
You fill me and my spirit is restored.
In you my Lord is my joy and delight,
You are the one that gives me sight.

My strength is in you, and you alone.
I am powerless, helpless on my own.
You are truly my Lord God and King,
And with you I need not want for anything.

Carl A. Gooch ~ 16 February 2010