O for the spirit of Mary

              

                   O for the spirit of Mary        by Brian Dodd

O for the spirit of  Mary,

Though   the work was not complete.

She listened to the Saviour

And  she sat beneath his feet.

Martha, she was busy,

And felt somewhat dismayed,

While her sister wouldn’t  help her.

It was Jesus she obeyed.

Jesus , He rebuked her

Because she had complained

Whilst  Mary sat  in silence

Because she felt constrained.

The choice for us is simple

But great is the reward.

For we’ll hear the voice of Jesus

When we're still before our Lord.

Where is God when I’m hurting?

Where is God when I’m  hurting?     By Brian Dodd

Where is God when I am  hurting?

When I’m lonely or depressed?

When I cannot find an answer

And my body finds no rest?

Where is He who stilled the waters

When the waves were getting higher?

Who rescued Daniel and his friends

When thrown into the fire?

Where is He when with a loved one

I sit helpless whilst they’re dying?

And  hiding my emotions

While inside my heart is crying?

Lord, you made the universe

I know you have the power.

Then please relieve my sorrow

And all my pain this hour !

--------------------

"My child I haven’t left you

To face this test alone,

I’m not a God who stays aloof

Just  sitting on my throne.

Though the waters , they are deepening

They will never overflow

Since I am always with you

I love you, don’t you know?

I have still  much to teach you

And finish the whole story.

Of my way for you not your way

Which will bring you home to glory.

Here I am right here beside you,

So please , please take my hand.

One day I’ll  lead you gently

Into the promised  land."