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Love Unclaimed

Why can’t I come before my Lord,

And open my heart wide?

Why must I draw away from Him,

And tremble, with fear inside?

I know His ways are not like ours,

That He does not bring pain;

Why must I shy away from Him,

And fear this love again?

Why can’t I hold, to the love He’s shown,

And know that He’ll be true?

Why, oh why, do I find it so hard,

My Lord, to trust in you?

You don’t deserve my fear and doubt,

I know that they’re not fair;

But I seem to shrink and hide away,

When I know that You are there.

Your love could heal and ease my pain,

And yet it scares me so,

It seems like; - how to be afraid, --

Is the only thing I know!

I know You would not have it thus,

Your heart is pained for me,

Your Word declares that once before,

You came to set me free.

I knew Your love, and loved it so,

It tasted honey sweet,

But fear prevents me loving You,

Forbids me from Your feet.

I cannot lay before Your feet,

Nor kneel before Your throne,

I cannot climb upon Your lap,

I feel so lost, alone.

Oh Lord, my Lord, I need Your love,

Reach down Your hand to me,

And draw me gently near to You,

Please hide me safe in Thee.

You hear the cry within my heart,

Reach out with hands of love;

You choose that people here on earth,

Should show love from above.

© 3/12/2000