Author: Emma Turl Appears in 1 hymnal Matching Instances: 1 First Line: God, I'm calling out to you from a distant, barren land Lyrics: 1 God, I'm calling out to you from a distant, barren land:
listen to my urgent cries carried faint upon the wind.
When my soul is overwhelmed and resilience disappears,
lead me to your high retreat, secure above all my fears.
2 Still be there to shelter me when accusers threaten harm—
in the refuge of your strength let your presence keep me calm.
In your sanctuary safe from attacks and buffetings
let me, like a fledgling, rest in comfort under your wings.
3 God, you raised your Son from death, Christ whose kingdom shall endure,
and because he gives me life my inheritance is sure.
May your faithful tender love that restores us and sustains
draw unending thanks and praise from hearts where Jesus now reigns.
Topics: Danger; Enemies; Far from Home; Foreigners; God as Refuge; Government; Grace; Mercy; Military Service; Mocking; Prayer; Rest; Sorrow; Vow Scripture: Psalm 61 Used With Tune: THINE
God, I'm Calling Out to You