Hold Me Close

Hold Me Close

Verse 1:
The stars are glowing in the night,
As I lie beneath them, reflecting on my life.
As a child, I wondered where You could be,
But now I see Your love all around me.

Pre-Chorus:
You calm my heart whenever You are near,
Holding me so close, You bring me peace in the middle of the storm.
Casting out my fear whenever You are near,
A shelter for my soul when the winds were raging and strong.

Chorus:
You are my home; Your love always makes me brave.
Hold me close, Lord, for Your presence will always be my strength.
Now I've found my way home; You walk beside me every day.
Hold me close, Lord, for in Your presence I am strong.

Verse 2:
Some saw my smile and thought that I was fine,
Not knowing I fought the dark every night.
Some laughed as I walked by and called me names,
Believing they already knew my end.

Pre-Chorus:
I would have been lost if You had not stayed,
With gentle hands You guided me all the way.
Through every trial and every raging sea,
You walked beside me; never let me stray.
Thank You, my dear Lord. *Chorus*

Guitar: Nameless
Written, produced and performed by Richard Shekari