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Hold My Heart

By Tenth Avenue North

1,290 views Jul 17, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Tenth Avenue North's song 'Hold My Heart' is a prayerful cry from someone in deep pain and fear, begging God to notice and draw near. The lyrics express the struggle of waiting, feeling small and broken, and questioning whether the Creator hears a single hurting heart. The singer admits to being afraid and barely standing, yet chooses to trust God's promises despite unanswered questions. The song captures raw vulnerability and the desperate need for God's comforting presence, echoing themes of lament and surrender found in the Psalms.

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How long must I pray,

Must I pray to You?

How long must I wait,

Must I wait for You?

How long 'til I see Your face,

See You shining through?


I'm on my knees

Begging You to notice me.

I'm on my knees.

Father, will You turn to me?


One tear in the dropping rain.

One voice in a sea of pain.

Could the maker of the stars

Hear the sound of my breaking heart?


One life: that's all I am.

Right now I can barely stand.

If You're everything You say You are,

Won't You come close and hold my heart?


I've been so afraid, afraid to close my eyes.

So much can slip away before I say goodbye.

But if there's no other way,

I'm done asking why.


'Cause I'm on my knees

Begging You to turn to me.

I'm on my knees.

Father, will You run to me, yeah?


One tear in the dropping rain.

One voice in a sea of pain.

Could the maker of the stars

Hear the sound of my breaking heart?


One life: that's all I am.

Right now I can barely stand.

If You're everything You say You are,

Won't You come close and hold my heart?


So many questions without answers.

Your promises remain.

I can't see You,

but I'll take my chances

To hear you call my name.

To hear you call my name.


One tear in the dropping rain.

One voice in a sea of pain.

Could the maker of the stars

Hear the sound of my breaking heart?


One life: that's all I am.

Right now I can barely stand.

If You're everything You say You are,

Won't You come close and hold my heart?


You Hold my heart.

Could You hold my heart?

Hold my heart.


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