From the recording Surrender
Lyrics
Hope & Pain -R. Martin
How much longer O Lord?
How much longer must we wait?
When the promise seems so distant,
Yet the heartbreak so close at hand.
Our hope is gone, our pain is great!
Yet you, O Lord please come awake-
The plan you have is great indeed-
Your love for me!
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Our story is one of old
Of grief & sorrow too great to hold!
You alone can carry it-
If we but trust you to bury it
‘Neath mountains of un-quenching love
Our voices joined in praise above
Of your unfailing grace & peace for me!
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Hope only rises from the deepest pain
And love overcomes our grief & shame
To God alone our praises rise
Your Word & truth will be our guide
You calm our fears
You hold our tears
Though every trial seems many miles
Of endless sorrow
We hope for tomorrow….