LORD Raise me up!
When I am weary and heavy-ladened
LORD. lift me up,
So I can run carefree like the deer,
And, like an agile mountain goat,
I can climb over perilous, craggy mountain ridges
Overlooking deep canyons and torrential streams!
LORD, lift me up
To walk on stormy seas,
Not looking at the troubled waters,
But upon YOUR Loving, Compassionate Face!
No longer depending on my own frail human strength
But upon YOUR Almighty, invincible strength;
Patiently, waiting to hear YOU say:
My child, all is well! Do not be afraid !
For I, the LORD GOD, is your ever-present help in trouble!
I will never leave you nor forsake you!
I am the SOVEREIGN GOD in charge.
So lean on and trust ME!
O My GOD of all Comfort, please abide in me,
For YOU are my REFUGE and FORTRESS!
There is no fear when YOU are forever near!
I will not lean upon my own understanding
But upon YOUR magnificent power to prevail
And overcome all difficulties,
And trust that YOU will grant me the PEACE
That surpasses all understanding!
Shirley Lau