Come Quickly

O God, be not silent

be not far off

for my soul is in agony

and I cannot hear Your voice

though I know You are close, as close as the mention of Your name

I need to hear You, I need to feel You

I need to know that You are and that You still care for me

my sins have been heaped up upon me

but I know, that you cast them far away

as far as the east is from the west

O my God, be not far off

come quickly, Lord, to save me

for my spirit is crushed under the weight of cares

and disappointments

rise up, O Lord, and be my Defender

for my soul is weary with sorrow

all day and all night

my soul cries out

sometimes only a whimper

a prayer of exasperation

hoping that You will once again come near to me

that You will be near me

and not let my enemies triumph over me

save, me, O Lord, in Your unfailing love

do not reject me

do not turn Your face away from me

in these moments of my distress

I need to know that You are still close to me

and I am still close to You

and that, in Your sight, I am acceptable

O Jesus, restore me

in Your righteousness, in Your unfailing love

I am weary under the fog of my affliction

my oppressors surround me every day

and breathe out lies and accusations

I pray, Lord Jesus, that you would silence their voice

that You would be strong in me

and the enemy would have no place

no foothold

no ability to torment me

come quickly, Lord, come quickly