When hardly anyone was hearing from God, Samuel was called upon to be God's man. While reading the story from 1 Samuel 3 almost ten years ago, I was inspired to write a prayer song based on the simple phrase Eli gave young Samuel to say when he realized God was addressing his protégé. I hope the song will lead you to listen to God's word to you.
Speak, Lord
Verse 1:
Speak, Lord, for your servant’s listening.
At break of day, in my quiet place.
Come, speak to my heart, to my soul.
Verse 2:
Speak, Lord, for your servant’s listening.
Under midday sun, when I cannot rest.
Come, speak to my heart, to my soul.
Chorus:
Speak your words of mercy. Speak your words of woe.
Speak your words of truth, Lord. The things I need to know.
Oh, Speak. Lord, speak.
Verse 3:
Speak, Lord, for your servant’s listening.
In the cool of ev’ning, after work is done
Come, speak to my heart, to my soul.
Verse 4:
Speak, Lord, for your servant’s listening.
Through the darkest night, when my mind is troubled.
Come, speak to my heart, to my soul.
Ending:
Speak, Lord, for your servant’s listening.
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