1 When we are called to sing your praise
with hearts so filled with pain
that we would rather sit and weep
or stand up to complain,
remind us, God, you understand
the burdens that we bear;
you, too, have walked the shadowed way
and known our deep despair.
2 When we are called to sing your praise
and cannot find our voice,
because our losses leave us now
no reason to rejoice,
remind us, God, that you accept
our sad laments in prayer.
you, too, have walked the shadowed way
and known our deep despair.
3 When we are called to sing your praise
and life ahead looks grim,
still give us faith and hope enough
to break forth in a hymn,
a thankful hymn, great God of Love,
that you are everywhere;
you walk the shadowed way with us
and keep us in your care.
