My heart is heavy today.  A heaviness born from bearing the grief of dear friends.  I cannot ease the pain of those I love, but I can point them to the only one who is able to heal.  When I am in sorrow, I always look to the psalms.  They have brought a comfort to my heart that is unlike anything else I have ever known.  I will never outgrow my need for the Lord.  He heard me in my suffering, and he rescued me when I was lost. 

 I wrote this song back in 2004, during a time of loss.  I hope it ministers to you, and that you will find solace in the richness found in this Psalm.

Grace and Peace.  

Psalm 130

By Kathryn Baldanza

From depths of woe I cry to thee

Lord, hear my voice! Give ear to me

For you are merciful to me

Lord, let no sin be found in me

If you recalled the sins of man, Lord, who could stand?

Who could stand before thee?

Who could stand?

 

But! In your love you’ve hidden me

And by your grace forgiven me

My surety stands before your throne

My hope is placed in you alone.

Like watchmen wait for morning light all through the night

I wait, Oh Lord, upon thee.

I wait, Oh Lord!

 

O Israel! Trust in God above

For with him is unchanging love

And by the Lord’s redeeming hand

He makes a way for every man

And when he comes to call his own--By him they’re known--

They will hear him calling

They will hear!