I met a Man
Actually He approached me first
A wondrous Man
Only He can quench my thirst

Time is a gracious gift -- a precious commodity
Measured out to all in limited quantity
Yet, incredibly, some fail to comprehend
That every mortal life someday must end

Lord, how I tremble as I journey on
For I long to hear the words, "Well done"

May I not trust in wisdom and wisdom alone
As did King Solomon and lost his throne
May I not trust in gifts You have placed in my hand
As did Samson who died a broken man

May I not go the way of human pride
As did Belshazzar, Belshazzar died
He saw the handwriting upon the wall
That very night he lost it all

May I not trust in fleeting riches below
For the way I came is the way I'll go
May I not aspire to vain glory or fame
For soon and not one will know my name

None of these things do I desire or need
Your touch is sufficient if I would succeed
And though the enemy comes Your honor to steal
May I by Your grace be true and real

For the whole duty of man the Scriptures record
Is to keep His commands and to fear the Lord
May I take each opportunity and use it well
To snatch a soul from the flames of hell

And though my life is but a mere passing breeze
May holy passion fill it -- not idleness and ease
And though few ever notice the wind ever blew
May this breeze in passing make them think of You.

God is my strength and my portion
Every step of the way
God is my light and salvation
No matter how dark the day

God is my help, in time of trouble
When no friend can be found
God is my fortress, and deliverer
From my enemies around

God is my rest, and hiding place
When I need it the most
God is my comfort, and my joy
When I'm feeling lost

God is my God, and my shepherd
Though many times I stray
God is my rock, and redeemer
Calling me home to stay

I can do all things through Christ
Who strengthens me
All things, all things, possible

All things are possible
With him who is with God
All things, all things, possible.

Where were You when I needed You
And why are You so far away
I could have used a helping hand
On the day I went astray

It is said that You are everywhere
And know our slightest thought
So why is it that I can't see You
And why am I so distraught

I find that life's a problem
And I think I might give up trying
To understand what life's about
Maybe I'll try my hand at dying.

There'll never be another
This Man that loves me
I promised Him my love
For all eternity

His Reply:

I was there the moment you needed Me
And am never far away
You never asked for a helping hand
And by your own choice, you went astray

'Tis true that I am everywhere
And know your slightest thought
You close your eyes to all My love
'Tis why you become so distraught

You make your life a problem
By your feeble way of trying
To understand what life's about
Without asking for My help
You'll feel that you are dying

Be not so hard upon yourself
I'm always there when needed
Be a friend to someone else
And you won't feel defeated

Now come and be My helping hand
And show someone else The Way
You will find your life anew
And I will see you through your roughest day.