It's been some time since I first sought Your favor
Still I await Your comfort to my soul
Each passing day augments my desperation
Until life's sorrow takes its final toll
You said You're near in every situation
You stand by me so I won't be alone
It seems too late to hope for Your salvation
And claim Your promised portion as my own
Lord, where were You when all my world was crumbling
I stood alone in my distress and pain
But through the tears I felt Your arms around me
And at Your word my heart could hope again
If I believe, You say, I'll see Your glory
You bring new life when hope is at an end
You raise the dead and heal the brokenhearted
When I'm alone You speak as friend-to-friend
And You've restored the joy of Your salvation
My weary soul has found true rest at last
My hope in God shall be my reputation
Till all my trials and sorrow shall be passed
I know You're near when all my world is crumbling
I'm not alone in my distress and pain
But through the tears I feel your arms around me
And at Your word my heart will sing again