I wanted to post a song last week, but I could not find the song, nor the lyrics anywhere on the web. I found references to the album and a few other songs on it, but not the one I want.
I'm really struggling still with issues related to stuff I started posting about in February. I'm also under doctor-ordered sleep deprivation as part of treatment for a recently-diagnosed sleep disorder. I've had it most of my life (undiagnosed, but definitely always been a significant strain). So I'm getting too little sleep and can only sleep between certain hours (no napping). Unfortunately, sleep deprivation causes me to become more anxious and depressed, and less likely to accomplish much of anything in my life. Hopefully this sleep thing will all work out and be resolved within a couple of months. In the meantime, I'm trying to deal with all the negative effects (for the long term goal of health).
I came across this song I used to love, from the album Through Flood and Fire (1990) by Greg and Rebecca Sparks. It's been sticking with me, and I want to share it with you. The cd jacket is buried in a box in my attic, so I don't know if they wrote it or someone else deserves the credit. I just found the time today to transcribe the words. I really wish I could link to an audio file so you could listen along. Anyhow, here are the words...
Whisper Your Love
Sometimes I get tired of writing songs about my frailty.
Even more than that, I get tired of being frail.
But in my weakness I am learning that simply you are strong
And in your strength I’ve found a place where I belong,
Where you…
Whisper your love to me, and
Comfort me with the simplicity that you are in control.
I am not.
You shelter me with angels wings.
They hold me up and make me sing about
The lifter of my head,
The lover of my soul,
The one true God who is always in control.
If I had a choice, from the start, I’d never suffer.
If I had a choice, my life would know no pain.
But in my heartaches I am learning to take a sweeter point of view.
I believe that you have fashioned them to make me run to You.
Where you…
Whisper your love to me, and
Comfort me with the simplicity that you are in control.
I am not.
You shelter me with angels wings.
They hold me up and make me sing about
The lifter of my head,
The lover of my soul,
The one true God who is always in control.
Maybe if I weren’t so stubborn;
Maybe if I weren’t so prone to wander away;
Maybe if I would learn my lessons and be perfect;
But that’s not how I’m standing here today.
Today I need you, I need you to…
Whisper your love to me, and
Comfort me because you are in control.
I am not.
You shelter me with angels wings,
Lift me up and make me sing;
You are the lover of my soul,
The one true God who is always in control
I'm really struggling still with issues related to stuff I started posting about in February. I'm also under doctor-ordered sleep deprivation as part of treatment for a recently-diagnosed sleep disorder. I've had it most of my life (undiagnosed, but definitely always been a significant strain). So I'm getting too little sleep and can only sleep between certain hours (no napping). Unfortunately, sleep deprivation causes me to become more anxious and depressed, and less likely to accomplish much of anything in my life. Hopefully this sleep thing will all work out and be resolved within a couple of months. In the meantime, I'm trying to deal with all the negative effects (for the long term goal of health).
I came across this song I used to love, from the album Through Flood and Fire (1990) by Greg and Rebecca Sparks. It's been sticking with me, and I want to share it with you. The cd jacket is buried in a box in my attic, so I don't know if they wrote it or someone else deserves the credit. I just found the time today to transcribe the words. I really wish I could link to an audio file so you could listen along. Anyhow, here are the words...
Whisper Your Love
Sometimes I get tired of writing songs about my frailty.
Even more than that, I get tired of being frail.
But in my weakness I am learning that simply you are strong
And in your strength I’ve found a place where I belong,
Where you…
Whisper your love to me, and
Comfort me with the simplicity that you are in control.
I am not.
You shelter me with angels wings.
They hold me up and make me sing about
The lifter of my head,
The lover of my soul,
The one true God who is always in control.
If I had a choice, from the start, I’d never suffer.
If I had a choice, my life would know no pain.
But in my heartaches I am learning to take a sweeter point of view.
I believe that you have fashioned them to make me run to You.
Where you…
Whisper your love to me, and
Comfort me with the simplicity that you are in control.
I am not.
You shelter me with angels wings.
They hold me up and make me sing about
The lifter of my head,
The lover of my soul,
The one true God who is always in control.
Maybe if I weren’t so stubborn;
Maybe if I weren’t so prone to wander away;
Maybe if I would learn my lessons and be perfect;
But that’s not how I’m standing here today.
Today I need you, I need you to…
Whisper your love to me, and
Comfort me because you are in control.
I am not.
You shelter me with angels wings,
Lift me up and make me sing;
You are the lover of my soul,
The one true God who is always in control
7 comments:
I'm praying for you! I can't imagine having a sleep disorder...I hope relief comes soon.
Wow! I'll be praying for you. Good grief, dr's orders for sleep deprivation.... that should do wonders for the body right now. Hang in there.
Beautiful lyrics!!! When sleep deprived, I get with giddy, grumpy or talk without using wisdom. Bless you, Dear. And may His powerful right hand heal you and uphold you. In Jesus' name!! AMEN!!!
Love the lyrics! Continuing to pray for you!
I found your site searching for this song you've posted here. I love this song and haven't heard it in years. I used to have a copy of the cd on cassette tape years ago, but I no longer have the tape (or a tape player, for that matter!). Anyway, just keep holding on to that message that He is in control and you are not... it's scary sometimes to be out of control, but so comforting to know that He knows better than you what you need.
Like Becky I was searching the web for this seemingly obscure song when I stumbled across your site. I realize this comment comes months after your original posting so I hope and pray that your sleep issues have been resolved. If not it's wonderful to see you giving thanks in the midst of it. Btw, how did you acquire the Sparks CD? As I said I've been endlessly looking for this song so I would appreciate any help you could give me in my search. Like you I was going through personal issues when I heard this song and it has stayed with me throughout the years. God bless you for posting the full lyrics, I had forgotten some of them.
To Becky and Anonymous: I had this album a long time ago, and then through tragic circumstances I no longer had my music collection. So about 10 yrs ago, I slowly rebuilt my collection, mostly buying used cds off of used-cd trading sites. That's when I got my current copy.
Greg and Rebecca Sparks' own website says this cd is out of stock. Maybe you could contact them there and ask if it ever will be back in stock. They are based in Pittsburgh and still perform locally in churchs. They have some connections with my brother's church, Christ Church at Grove Farm. I don't know if they can help point you in the right direction or not.
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