(Based on “Hold On” by Sarah McLachlin)

Oh God
Is there a heaven or just a hell?
If we can find peace in this life
I couldn’t tell
But you’re taking my faith for granted
Burying my heart in misery
If only what we had could have lasted
Don’t give me your reasons
When all I want are answers
I can’t help what I’m feeling inside
This is gonna hurt like hell

Oh God
Can you take me from the place?
You want me to live with the betrayal
So much more than I can face
I wish they could have walked away
But they we’re of such cold hearts
They said that I needed to pay
They’re not so holy
I’m not the devil
I can see the way they look at me
This is gonna hurt like hell

Oh God
I know I can still feel you near
You’re crying out for me
I can’t hear
Shelter me in the silent peace of true love
It’s so easy not to feel worth it
When there’s no hope left to dream of
Even though my faith has bared the burden
You never turned your back on me
Cause that would have hurt like hell

Oh friend
How ashamed I am for what I did to you
I was the one who once pushed you aside
And yet you were the one that stayed true
Now begins a rebirth of my soul
The path of healing will be walked
A cleansing and completing of the whole
You held the key to my freedom
From oppression and persecution
And destruction
I still hurt like hell
I hurt like hell
But at least I’m free

© 1999 by Ricky G.