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Thats When I Fall Down Upon My Knees, Song Version

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

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

Aditi Mishra July 4, 2020 at 2:13 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 John Hamilton July 4, 2020 at 3:11 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 July 4, 2020 at 12:15 AM Tres Bien! Congratulations Panagiota John Hamilton July 4, 2020 at 8:18 AM Merci beaucoup! PR

Joanna Daniel July 3, 2020 at 11:48 PM Such a heart touching song, John, loved it totally:) congratulations on your POTD too:) very well deserved:) John Hamilton July 4, 2020 at 8:18 AM Thanks Jo

Mark Koplin July 3, 2020 at 11:10 PM Great job! Congratulations on potd John Hamilton July 4, 2020 at 8:17 AM Thanks Mark

William Darnell Sr July 3, 2020 at 10:23 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 John Hamilton July 4, 2020 at 8:17 AM Thanks William nice to see you pass by my page, thanks especially for the fave!

Eve Roper July 3, 2020 at 10:00 PM great inspiring poem, John, congratulations on POTD. Hugs Eve John Hamilton July 4, 2020 at 8:16 AM Thanks Eve

John Watt July 3, 2020 at 8:10 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 John Hamilton July 4, 2020 at 8:15 AM Thanks John

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

Brandy Nicole July 3, 2020 at 3:48 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 John Hamilton July 3, 2020 at 6:21 PM Thanks Brandy I do appreciate the honor!

Heidi Sands July 3, 2020 at 2:52 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 :) John Hamilton July 3, 2020 at 6:20 PM Thanks Heidi I will, thanks for remembering him!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 3, 2020 at 1:45 PM Beautifully done John, congratulations on POTD. xomo John Hamilton July 3, 2020 at 6:19 PM Thanks so much Mo!

Connie Marcum Wong July 3, 2020 at 1:19 PM How wonderful that your lovely song is being honored with POTD John! Congratulations my friend! Blessings xxoo John Hamilton July 3, 2020 at 6:19 PM Thanks so much Connie!

Jeanne Mcgee July 3, 2020 at 1:09 PM Beautiful. Congrats on your POTD. John Hamilton July 3, 2020 at 6:18 PM Thanks Jeanne!

Mark Toney July 3, 2020 at 12:48 PM Back with congratulations on Poem of the Day! ~Mark John Hamilton July 3, 2020 at 12:53 PM Thanks Mark it was a nice surprise!

Paula Goldsmith July 3, 2020 at 9:24 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....... John Hamilton July 3, 2020 at 12:34 PM Thanks Paula I do appreciate your nice visit and comment!

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

Jenna Logan July 3, 2020 at 8:49 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. John Hamilton July 3, 2020 at 9:02 AM Thanks Jenna, yeah it was a nice surprise potd, I'm so pleased you liked it and left your kind thoughts!

Arturo Michael July 3, 2020 at 8:41 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... John Hamilton July 3, 2020 at 9:00 AM Thanks Arturo Potd was a nice surprise, glad you came back for a second visit, I do appreciate it!

Silent One July 3, 2020 at 8:08 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... John Hamilton July 3, 2020 at 8:59 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 July 3, 2020 at 6:20 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! John Hamilton July 3, 2020 at 8:56 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 July 3, 2020 at 6:19 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 John Hamilton July 3, 2020 at 8:54 AM Thanks Sandy I'm really glad you liked it thanks so much for your kind words and visit!

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

Beata Agustin July 3, 2020 at 3:11 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. John Hamilton July 3, 2020 at 8:51 AM Thanks Beata I thought you would like this one!

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

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