Sanctuary

                                                                                              Words & Music: E. Pettersen

There are too many days I’m sorry to say,

That are long on tears and short on faith,     

But even when I’ve lost my way        

Lord, be my sanctuary… be my sanctuary

There are too many halls where darkness thrives,                    

We build too many walls in our lonely lives,              

But even in these places Your love can survive     

So, be my sanctuary… be my sanctuary

CHORUS:

With steadfast walls and ceilings high    

My worries can’t escape Your eyes, Lord

Pull me from this raging tide into your sanctuary…  

Into your sanctuary

(4 measure instrumental break)

Now let me help the ones about to drown,              

With one word from You Lord, they won’t go down                           

You’ll place them safely back on solid    ground        

Lord, be their sanctuary… be their sanctuary

With steadfast walls and ceilings high     

My worries can’t escape Your eyes, Lord

Pull me from this raging tide

Into Your sanctuary, where there’s no need to worry, into

Your sanctuary…        

Lord, be my sanctuary…

                                                   ©2023 by E. Pettersen