(Verse 1) The road is longer than I ever knew The shadows fall, and choke the morning dew This weight I carry, bending my back low I’ve gotten so far, but Lord, I’ve got so far to go And every step feels like a losing fight In the stillness of the lonely night (Chorus) Lord, hear my prayer I’m whispering on the air I’m battered by the storm, but I’m still here Give me the strength to bear what I must bear And in the silence, help me understand The purpose in the workings of Your hand Lord, hear my prayer (Verse 2) The seasons change, but this chill remains the same I play the part, I whisper Your holy name But doubt is creeping like a subtle vine Is this suffering Yours, or is it only mine? I trace the pattern of each scar and stain And search for meaning in the pain (Chorus) Lord, hear my prayer I’m whispering on the air I’m battered by the storm, but I’m still here Give me the strength to bear what I must bear And in the silence, help me understand The purpose in the workings of Your hand Lord, hear my prayer (Bridge) I don’t ask for the mountain to be moved away Just for the faith to climb it day by day I don’t need to see the distant, promised shore Just light the next step, I am asking nothing more So take this weary heart, this faltering breath And mold me in the aftermath (Chorus) Lord, hear my prayer I’m whispering on the air I’m battered by the storm, but I’m still here Give me the strength to bear what I must bear And in the silence, help me understand The purpose in the workings of Your hand Lord, hear my prayer (Outro) When my own voice is gone, and hope is thin as thread Let Your will be done… Lord, hear my prayer. (whispered) Amen.
