'...Could I hear Your voice and calling, if You gave me one more chance?...'
Lyrics
Long Ago
Words by Lisa Venkatrathnam
Music by Kristin Wilson and Brian Turnquist
Third verse melody “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
(John Wyeth, 1813, Public Domain)
Lead vocals: Kristin Wilson
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Long ago I heard the story
Long ago I heard your name
Long ago I thought I knew you
Long ago it was no game
But we travel, casual pilgrims
Hearts turn cold, with wandering glance
Could I hear your voice and calling
If you gave me one more chance?
Sleepless nights and restless daydreams
Thinking how my life should be
Every thought, to you surrendered
Finally finding rest in Thee
But we travel, casual pilgrims
Hearts of stone, so plain to see
Could I bear to hear your calling
If what you ask is all of me?
Take away my restless daydreams
Treacherous thoughts of what could be
Teach me, Savior, soft and gentle
Let me find my rest in Thee
Bring me home, this casual pilgrim
Undo my heart with mercy wild
Let me hear your voice and calling
As you love this wayward child
Holy, holy, join the chorus
Hallelujah, holy ground
Tears are falling, accept them Jesus
As I lay my burdens down
Holy, holy, join the chorus
Guard my heart until the end
Thanks and praise be yours, sweet Jesus
Hallelujah, amen.