[Intro] [Gentle acoustic guitar picking with warm piano chords building softly] [Verse 1] Lord, hear my cry and listen to my plea, My sincere prayer is rising up to Thee. No deceitful words are on my tongue, Hear this quiet song that must be sung. [Verse 2] Let justice come straight from Your holy throne, You see what’s right, my heart is fully known. You probe my soul within the dark of night, And find my walk is guided by Your light. [Pre-Chorus] My steps have held firmly to Your way, My feet won’t slip, I shall not go astray. I call on You, for You will answer me; In Your great love, my spirit is set free. [Chorus] Keep me as the apple of Your eye, Underneath Your wings where shadows fly. Hide me in the shelter of Your grace, Safe within Your merciful embrace. You save the ones who put their trust in You, Ever steadfast, beautiful, and true. [Verse 3] Though wicked storms surround on every side, In Your unfailing power I abide. They set their eyes to bring me to the ground, Like prowling lions making fearful sound. Yet You arise and stand before my soul, Your gentle hand has made the broken whole. [Chorus] Keep me as the apple of Your eye, Underneath Your wings where shadows fly. Hide me in the shelter of Your grace, Safe within Your merciful embrace. You save the ones who put their trust in You, Ever steadfast, beautiful, and true. [Bridge] [Dynamic build with soaring, emotional vocals and uplifting drums] The world may chase the treasures of a day, Whose fleeting riches fade and pass away. But in Your righteousness my eyes shall see The boundless beauty of eternity! When morning dawns, I wake to see Your face, And I am satisfied in Your embrace! [Guitar Solo / Uplifting Instrumental Interlude] [Joyful, soaring acoustic melody backed by warm gospel-style vocal pads] [Chorus] [Full band, celebratory and vibrant] Keep me as the apple of Your eye, Underneath Your wings where shadows fly. Hide me in the shelter of Your grace, Safe within Your merciful embrace. You save the ones who put their trust in You, Ever steadfast, beautiful, and true. [Outro] [Music softens back to tender piano and acoustic guitar] I will behold Your face in righteousness, Awake with joy, Your holy name I bless. Satisfied... fully satisfied... Under the shelter of Your wings. [Fade to end]
