In the long and lonely hours As I bear the course of pain I've been waiting for an answer Now I'm asking you again To relieve me on my journey From a load that's hard to bear Help me reach my destination Will you come and take me there? I get flowers and well wishes With a card or sentiment Some have written off my future Cuz my body's so far spent I hear whispers in the distance From the ones who care for me I hear sighs of great frustration Cuz they don't have what I need Lord can't you hear me in my suffering? Prayers of a sorrowful psalm Father come near me Help me, love me Don't let me anguish too long I have labored for a lifetime I have struggled on my own But I know I'm not an island I can't handle this alone As I bear with my affliction Father hurry, don't delay Master, you're the great physician Could you please heal me today?