Lament # 1

Constant sin
The trap I’m in
Un-forgiven in my mind
The way is dark
I feel no remorse
My sin is moving in
The way out seems barred
Barred by my own self serving heart

I feel as if God isn’t there
Like he is as distant as the sun
The sun is setting in my life
The warmth of love from God is gone
I feel only shame
My sin has bound me
I feel locked in

Constant sin
This web I’m in
I am stuck within this maze
My soul can’t seem to find its way out

I look up
Through the haze
I search for someone there to help
Cause I cannot help myself

But no one’s there
I’ve searched in vain
For some help to guide me out
And lead me from this shroud of doubt

I look down
And walk ahead
And find the bodies of the dead
Who never made it out again

I cry out
For God to save
My wretched soul that wallows in
This mud and dirt that is my sin

Will help come
Will God save me
From this maze of sin I’ve made
The only way out
Is through the gates my heart has made
I must break through
I realize now that only through
The Son can my sinful bonds be broken
God give me strength to rely on you
Only by you and your grace will
My soul be saved

God save me
I am yours!