Psalm 32 – Music and Lyric by Steve Bell
adapted from Psalm 32
How blessed are those
Whose sins are fully forgiven
How blessed are those
To whom Yahweh harbours no ill
To whom His spirit is known
I said not a word
And my bones they wasted away
From groaning each day and night
Your hand lay heavy upon me
My heart grew thirsty so I…
Made myself known to you
I did not hide
My shameful soul
My darkest side
And You loved me
And held me
And You forgave my sin
That is why each –
One of Your faithful ones prays to you
In times of distress
Though dark rivers overflow
You’ll never loosen Your hold
And I know it’s true
You are a refuge always for me
You guard me with hope
With songs of deliverance
Surrounding me so I…
How blessed are those
Whose sins are fully forgiven
How blessed are those
To whom Yahweh harbours no ill
To whom His spirit is known
I said not a word
And my bones they wasted away
From groaning each day and night
Your hand lay heavy upon me
My heart grew thirsty so I…
Made myself known to you
I did not hide
My shameful soul
My darkest side
And You loved me
And held me
And You forgave my sin
That is why each –
One of Your faithful ones prays to you
In times of distress
Though dark rivers overflow
You’ll never loosen Your hold
And I know it’s true
You are a refuge always for me
You guard me with hope
With songs of deliverance
Surrounding me so I…
This song has been such a blessing to me…I’m playing it this weekend at a retreat I’m leading. After hundreds of listenings, it still reaches into my heart. The whole Burning Embers CD is just the best.