Author: Michael Perry, 1942-1996 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #102 (1997) Meter: 6.6.10 with refrain Refrain First Line: You are my refuge Lyrics: 1 When I lift up my voice,
and I cry for your help,
and I pour out my troubles before you:
I say,
Refrain:
"You are my refuge;
I will praise your name;
you are good to me, O Lord!"
2 When I see no one cares,
and I walk all alone,
and my spirit grows weary within me:
I say, [Refrain]
3 When you come to my side
and you answer my prayers
and you set my life free from its prison:
I say, [Refrain] Topics: Discouragement / Despair; Freedom / Liberation; God Refuge and Strength; Lament; Loneliness; Metrical Psalms; Prayer / Prayers / Poems Scripture: Psalm 142 Languages: English Tune Title: WHEN I LIFT UP MY VOICE
When I lift up my voice