Cover me Father, Cover me well...

I pay no attention to criticism
Onward do I go
So few know my struggle
So little do I show.

One small piece for one friend
To examine that I carry,
Another small stone for another
So their counsel will not tarry.

So few know the whole weight
of what I truly bear
as I take my whole concern
To the Lord trusting in His care.

He knows what it is like to be misunderstood
He knows what it is like to be judged
He knows the pain of having foresight
While others assume a grudge.

Cover me Father
Cover me well
Though I have failed so many times.

Cover me Father
From head to toe
From the assault of all different kinds.

They sit and wait in the shadows
For a weakness to come out from under
The covering you placed over my mind
The covering you placed upon my heart.

Keep me hidden until the time is right
Then establish the truth,
Bring out the light
And make sure all is seen and all is known.
That you establish Your justice for all of Your own.

Expose the oppressors
Expose the injustice
Expose the lies that people have told
Expose the love for you that others have sold.

Though I am not perfect
I continue to walk
For sanctification is a process divine
Though I have failed
I will shake it off
and continue pursuing your awesome design.

~HB Cher

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