Oh Lord Your Face I Seek (Lament at the Death of a Friend)

My heart and soul cry out to you

My Father tell me what to do

Life has surely been unkind

No sense of peace no peace of mind

Death’s clutches have left me forlorn

I do not mourn as the world mourns

Yet I am languishing in grief

Oh Father help my unbelief

My God have you forsaken me?

I fear where You have taken me

My spirit is willing , flesh is weak

But You oh Lord, Your face I seek.

Bridge (key change)

Lift up my head and set me free

From my downcast spirit’s misery

This darkness overwhelms my soul

Lord Jesus come and take control

This burden’s heavy so it seems

Your easy yoke has weighty beams

Each step falters on the narrow way

Lord help me carry on I pray

My God help me discern Your will

Now with Your Spirit come and fill

My doubting heart my confused mind

Help me- your perfect will to find.

My God have you forsaken me?

I fear where You have taken me

My spirit is willing , flesh is weak

But You oh Lord, Your face I seek.

November 30, 2023

Anthony Foster