When I Speak You Name In Prayer

I’d like to sit down and tell you everything’s OK

And have the strength enough to pull you through another day

I’d like to help you to believe that this will be all right

And that you will not have to spend another sleepless night

I’d like to hold your hand and wipe the teardrops from your eyes

And help you just sort things out while you question why

I’d like to try to lift the load and carry it for you

And truly help you understand just what you’re going through

I’d like to have the words to make this trouble disappear

And give you peace of mind so you won’t shed another tear

I’d like to have the magic touch to take away your pain

And to help you see the blue sky just beyond this blinding rain

But sometimes what we say or do just can’t be enough

To ease another’s passage through a trail so dark and rough

There is one thing I know will help much more than I can say

And rest assured that I will do it when I kneel to pray

I will take your name before the Father as I seek His face

And ask Him to enfold you in His arms of warm embrace

There’s no one who can comfort you quite like the Father can

And surely carry you across this dark and frightening span

Although, I dearly care for you and want to help so much

I know that what you really need is the Father’s touch

So, I will take you to the throne and leave you in His care

I know He will deliver, when I speak your name in prayer

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