Story Behind The Song
I needed to make an important decision and it was difficult. An old preacher gave me the advice that inspired this song.
Song Description
Principles of prayer and perserverance in difficulty
| Song Length |
3:52 |
Genre |
Unique - Gospel, Folk - Religious |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Quiet, Still |
Subject |
Spirituality, God |
| Language |
English |
| |
Lyrics
DESPERATE PRAYER
If you cry unto the Lord
With all your heart and all your soul
Pour out your life before His throne
And seek His face and His alone
He'll answer you and give you rest
And for you He'll save His best
And keep you safe in perfect peace
and cause the wind and storm to "Cease, be still..."
He will!
If you get quiet before the Lord
And meditate upon His Word
And call upon Him while He's near
He'll chase away the doubt and fears
He'll take you there into His arms and
Keep you close and safe from harm
If only you will take the time
To take a step outside your mind
And listen to Him
Don't give up when you've lost your way
Just face the facts it's not too late
To cast all your burden on Him
When you look up you'll see the path
And know your first step is not your last
He never fails you know He'll always see you through.
If you cry unto the Lord
With all your heart and all your soul
Pour out your life before His throne
And seek His face and His alone
He'll answer you and give you rest
And for you He'll save His best
And keep you safe in perfect peace
and cause the wind and storm to "cease, be still!"
He will!
Russel Alan Pratt
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
January 1985