A Prayer For Healing

Take the lungs so winded Breathe in me new life Take the heart so strained Shield me in this strife Lift the eyes so heavy Shine, oh light of day Lift the wings so weary Pull my heart away Raise the shield so battered May I rest beneath Raise the soul so heavy Bring sweet joy of grief Strength of once has fled me Yet I still remain The heart alive can bear much I've held this desert plain My King, how I need you! This heart within me fails Oh how long I've rowed this ship Fill this winded sail Carry me, I tremble I've lost the strength to stand Hold me close, I'm broken Rain upon this land Take my weary hand