If I make my bed in the depths
Or settle on the far side of the sea
If I rise on the wings of the dawn
Even there your hand will follow me
If I say surely darkness will hide me
The night will shine on me like the day
Holy Lord, draw me near to your glory
I know your warmth and your light will never fade away
Search me o God and know my heart
Test my ways and know my anxious mind
Leed me home to your peace
No greater love exists for me to findThis song was written by Towan Greene who was at that time a member of our music group. He brought the song to a practice several years ago, the words have stuck with me. They are words are taken from Psalm 139 and when I asked Towan if he'd be happy for me to share them, he suggested reading Psalm 138 v 6 onwards as well.
Psalm 138 v6+ (from the New Living Translation)
Though I am surrounded by troubles,
you will protect me from the anger of my enemies.
You reach out your hand,
and the power of your right hand saves me.
The Lord will work out his plans for my life—
for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever.
Don’t abandon me, for you made me
It's a cry from the heart of David, A statement of belief "Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me from the anger of my enemies."
A statement of occurance "You reach out your hand,
and the power of your right hand saves me."
A statement of hope "The Lord will work out his plans for my life—
for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever."
And a statement of doubt " Don't abandon me for you made me"
Psalm 139 then goes on to affirm Gods love, Gods presence and Gods control.
Even there your hand will follow me
I know your warmth and your light will never fade away
Great thoughts to carry with you.
