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Thats When I Fall Down Upon My Knees, Song Version

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Updated lyrics May 19,2020 to flow better.

THAT’S WHEN I FALL DOWN UPON MY KNEES

There’s no way- 
I’ll see another sunrise
My hope is gone-
as I'm contemplating my life

Prospects are bleak- 
that’s just the way I’m feeling
My strength is gone- 
and my will to live is fading

Here in the dark- 
Even my shadow has left me
I spiral down-
into a pit of misery

That’s when I- 
remember that you still love me
I kneel to pray- 
and throw all my cares upon you

Chorus
That’s when I fall down upon my knees
And then I beg you Lord...
Don’t turn your face away from me
I know I’ve made a mess out of my life
Could you help me please?
When I feel like it’s the end
That’s when I fall down upon my knees

I cannot lie- 
I know I’m running out of time
And I know-
that your patience is wearing thin

I must change-
if I’m ever going to save my life
Oh please dear Lord-
help me fight all my sins and win!

Chorus
That’s when I fall down upon my knees
And then I beg you Lord...
Don’t turn your face away from me
I know I’ve made a mess out of my life
Could you help me please?
When I feel like it’s the end
That’s when I fall down upon my knees

Chorus repeat 

Finale
That’s when I fall down upon my knees
That’s when I fall down upon my knees

repeat and fade

Re-posted with music and vocals July02,2020

John Derek Hamilton June 14,2018

Copyright © John Hamilton | Year Posted 2018

Copyright © John Hamilton | Year Posted 2020

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Gershon Wolf Date: 7/4/2020 11:22:00 PM We are all kneeling at the alter of your fine lyric poem, John! Congrats on POTD. Cheers, Gershon Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/5/2020 9:57:00 AM Thanks Gershon!

Aditi Mishra Date: 7/4/2020 2:13:00 PM You truly are a wizard of emotions and words in this outstanding song John. All the accolades it receives and will receive are just tokens of appreciation for such a soulful melody. Haven't all of us at some point turned to God when everything seemed to end, in that bleak hope of finding comfort and courage. Congratulations on POTD! I'd love to play this one on loop. :) God bless you Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/4/2020 3:11:00 PM Thanks Aditi for your generous comments, I am pleased you like it, and your opinion is highly esteemed. Thanks for your kind visit!

Panagiota Romios Date: 7/4/2020 12:15:00 AM Tres Bien! Congratulations Panagiota Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/4/2020 8:18:00 AM Merci beaucoup! PR

Joanna Daniel Date: 7/3/2020 11:48:00 PM Such a heart touching song, John, loved it totally:) congratulations on your POTD too:) very well deserved:) Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/4/2020 8:18:00 AM Thanks Jo

Mark Koplin Date: 7/3/2020 11:10:00 PM Great job! Congratulations on potd Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/4/2020 8:17:00 AM Thanks Mark

William Darnell Sr Date: 7/3/2020 10:23:00 PM Hello John. It's written superbly, well-versed, and, greatly penned, couldn't get any richer, my friend. You should feel proud here, you deserve this honor! I felt your pain, pulled me right in, further and deeper. Again, excellent penmanship. One of my favorites now. Congratulations on POTD, too. Best of Wishes, William Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/4/2020 8:17:00 AM Thanks William nice to see you pass by my page, thanks especially for the fave!

Eve Roper Date: 7/3/2020 10:00:00 PM great inspiring poem, John, congratulations on POTD. Hugs Eve Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/4/2020 8:16:00 AM Thanks Eve

John Watt Date: 7/3/2020 8:10:00 PM Wow John, by the time I got over here to leave you a comment I see you were awarded POTD! Congratulations, this lyric deserves the honor. I loved the tune that Seth put to it, and hope you will pass along to him my words of praise. You two make a great team and I hope you do more collabs. I loved the arc from deep darkness and despair to the hope afforded by praying to our merciful God. Excellent, my friend. ~ John Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/4/2020 8:15:00 AM Thanks John

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 7/3/2020 6:42:00 PM Back with my congrats...so happy to see your beautiful song as POTD! Hugs, Rhonda Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/4/2020 8:15:00 AM Thanks Rhonda

Brandy Nicole Date: 7/3/2020 3:48:00 PM So wonderful seeing this poem- this song chosen as Poem of the Day. Congratulations John. I am still drifting in the melody, in your the words. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/3/2020 6:21:00 PM Thanks Brandy I do appreciate the honor!

Heidi Sands Date: 7/3/2020 2:52:00 PM Yay! Congratulations for your award winning song for POTD John! I am happy for you :) Pass on Congrats to Seth too. This came together so well :) Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/3/2020 6:20:00 PM Thanks Heidi I will, thanks for remembering him!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 7/3/2020 1:45:00 PM Beautifully done John, congratulations on POTD. xomo Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/3/2020 6:19:00 PM Thanks so much Mo!

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/3/2020 1:19:00 PM How wonderful that your lovely song is being honored with POTD John! Congratulations my friend! Blessings xxoo Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/3/2020 6:19:00 PM Thanks so much Connie!

Jeanne Mcgee Date: 7/3/2020 1:09:00 PM Beautiful. Congrats on your POTD. Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/3/2020 6:18:00 PM Thanks Jeanne!

Mark Toney Date: 7/3/2020 12:48:00 PM Back with congratulations on Poem of the Day! ~Mark Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/3/2020 12:53:00 PM Thanks Mark it was a nice surprise!

Paula Goldsmith Date: 7/3/2020 9:24:00 AM Congratulations with your song and your POTD win. A "great" write. I love your line, "That’s when I fall down upon my knees." Enjoy your win and day....... Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/3/2020 12:34:00 PM Thanks Paula I do appreciate your nice visit and comment!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/3/2020 9:08:00 AM - Congratulations with your wonderful song, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/3/2020 12:33:00 PM Thanks Anne-Lise nice to see you today, thanks for your congrats it was a nice surprise!

Jenna Logan Date: 7/3/2020 8:49:00 AM Hello, John. Your poem, whether in verse or lyric form, is filled with a beautiful rendering of faith. The chorus touched me deeply, and congratulations on it being chosen as potd. Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/3/2020 9:02:00 AM Thanks Jenna, yeah it was a nice surprise potd, I'm so pleased you liked it and left your kind thoughts!

Arturo Michael Date: 7/3/2020 8:41:00 AM Ok...the gates are open...RUN with it...let's listen and read some more of what you've got...Congratulations John on POTD... Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/3/2020 9:00:00 AM Thanks Arturo Potd was a nice surprise, glad you came back for a second visit, I do appreciate it!

Silent One Date: 7/3/2020 8:08:00 AM finally after all that pestering, you have finally produced a song with your great lyrics.. Is that you singing??? If so, then you have a brilliant voice.. Look forward to so many more... A great choice for POTD.. I'm glad you ship is now sailing... Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/3/2020 8:59:00 AM Hey SO no that's not me singing it's a songwriter I found and he helped me out with the music and vocals. Actually I did have another one recorded last year I posted it, it was a country song and I didn't care for it too much. I actually have 3 others that are recorded and I'm pitching them to radio and tv so here's to hoping! Thanks so much for your encouragement!

Caren Krutsinger Date: 7/3/2020 6:20:00 AM We all need to fall down on our knees. Hey! Has there ever been another SONG that made POTD? Wow! This is fantastic! Congratulations my friend! Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/3/2020 8:56:00 AM Hi Caren thanks for the visit and kind words, yes Mark Massey had a few songs, and at least one I remember was Potd. He also had one in the top 100 all time, but then he left and took it all with him! Thanks so much for your support!

Sandra Adams Date: 7/3/2020 6:19:00 AM Wow John. This song gave me goosebumps .. it sounds so beautiful sung and the lyrics and music mesh so well together. It has me singing it still long after the music stopped! Bravo John And congratulations on Potd. Well deserved :) hugs Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/3/2020 8:54:00 AM Thanks Sandy I'm really glad you liked it thanks so much for your kind words and visit!

Winged Warrior Date: 7/3/2020 5:05:00 AM Say What!...back to Congrats!! on POTD!!~Johnny Boy...just brilliant my lyrical friend...^WW^ :o) Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/3/2020 8:52:00 AM Wow 2 visits I am honored and surprised by potd, I am grateful for your fave!

Beata Agustin Date: 7/3/2020 3:11:00 AM Thanks for sharing this... the lyrics so earnestly express the sentiment of a soul, beseeching God for help; the melody echoes the longing of the heart for the Lord's salvation; the singer reveals the purity of faith, trusting in Christ. God bless you as you keep inspiring though your poetry that is set to music. Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/3/2020 8:51:00 AM Thanks Beata I thought you would like this one!

Winged Warrior Date: 7/2/2020 9:54:00 PM Say what!...brilliant-fav...^WW^ :o) Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 7/3/2020 8:50:00 AM Thanks WW this was a nice surprise POTD, glad you liked it, thanks especially for the fave!

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