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Psalm 13 (How Long O Lord)
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Aug 8, 2026 updated
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Brian Doerksen's song "430 Psalm 13 - How Long Oh Lord" is a worshipful adaptation of Psalm 13, expressing the raw cry of a soul waiting on God. The lyrics voice the ache of feeling forgotten and the inner turmoil of wrestling with sorrow, yet they turn to trust in God's unfailing love. The song captures the honest tension between lament and hope, as the singer chooses to rejoice and sing of God's goodness despite the darkness. It's a deeply biblical piece that invites listeners to bring their struggles to God and rest in His faithful character.
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How long O Lord will You forget me
How long O Lord will You look the other way
How long O Lord must I wrestle with my thoughts
And every day have such sorrow in my heart
Look on me and answer, O God my Father
Bring light to my darkness before they see me fall
But I trust in Your unfailing love
Yes my heart will rejoice
Still I sing of Your unfailing love
You have been good, You will be good to me