Hear my prayer, O Lord
(O for the wings)
Summary: Adapted from Psalm 55 &56, this songs attempts to capture the sense of hopelessness David felt as evil surrounded him and as those he considered to be friends betrayed him.
Sometimes Christians find themselves in similar situations; but we should remember that looking for God in the midst of trouble will ultimately give us strength and help us to face whatever we may come up against.
 
Written in: 2004
Written for: inclusion on the Restoration album and as part of a Psalm collection
Biblical references:
Psalm 55&56
Audio sample: taken from Restoration - track 2

Lyrics:
Hear my prayer, O Lord;
Do not ignore my plea
For I am weary and distraught
And my mind troubles me.
My heart is full of pain
And my soul is far from rest,
My friends have turned and walked away
And my spirit feels oppressed

But O for the wings of a dove
That I might fly higher above;
Out of the cities and streets
To the desert where I can be free from harm
Far from the tempest and storm
To the place where my spirit belongs;
Safe in Your arms where I know
That no evil can lead me astray -
O Lord hear me pray.

Hear my prayer, O Lord
As I cry out in distress
For men have came and filled Your house
With their lies and unrighteousness.
All fear of You is gone,
Thoughts of darkness fill their day
And now they seek to curse my life
And draw my heart away

But O for the wings of a dove...

For with God by my side What can man do?
When fear closes in I will trust in You

To give me the wings of a dove...

Lyrics and Music ©2004 Nathan Surgenor