Release me, Oh God,

From this life of toil and pain
Allow my soul to dwell
In the fields of Elysium once again
At peace with the universe
Free from the pummeling blows
Dealt by the disappointments,
Heartaches and a lifetime of woes.

Release me, Oh God,
For my soul doth despair
Of finding any comfort
Or joy sweet and fair.
In darkness I dwell
No light touches my eyes
For my days and my nights
Are filled with men’s lies.

Release me, Oh God,
Your call home I seek
This world is no place
For those who are weak
From the pain of living
A forgiving life
That turns the other cheek
In times of strife.

Release me, Oh God,
Give me sweet rest
I have tried so hard
To pass each test,
But my soul is weary,
And my heart in pain
Release me please
From life’s daily strain.
 
Release me, Oh God,
Let me come home,
I weary of travel
And too tired to roam
I want only peace,
Quiet and calm
And Your presence for me
Is a healing balm.
 
Yes, I beg for release
From this world of sadness and fear,
And seek the end of my pain
By having you near.
Yet, though I beg you, Oh God,
You alone know my life span
Your will I’ll obey
If my staying here is Your plan.

For there are still things
I want to do
Places for me to visit and
To meet people new
So forgive me, Oh Lord
When in moments weak
That an end to life
I selfishly seek
To force your hand
And end this life
For me that you planned

I'm only human, God
And sometimes it's too much to bear
To see my world and feel
Only you care
What happens to me
And those that I love
And my only relief
Will come from above

So ignore me, Oh God
When my pained heart strays
And wishes an end
During these difficult days
Instead, send me your grace
That I might find joy anew
And remember Your love
For me is ever true .

 Copyright 2003 Bobbi Duffy