Jacob’s Plea
I’ve waited for a smile from her
And longed for her lingering kiss;
I’ve waited watching hours through
As if one blink would miss
Her walking through some door I’d passed
And leave me unaware;
Left behind as if sweet chance
Had judged my need "unfair."
God, You’re jealous for us all.
And I will now admit
I would stumble, even fall,
The day I don’t submit.
Oh—but, God, I have to know,
For mercy, nothing more,
Tell me what I need to know;
Just this and nothing more—
I’ve waited for a smile from her,
Longed for her lingering kiss;
Waited for the hour I’d hear
My name upon her lips—
Can I have her for my wife?
If so, what must I do?
I will pledge You all my life
To love her as you do!
I’ve waited for a smile from her
And longed for her lingering kiss;
I’ve waited watching hours through
As if one blink would miss
Her walking through some door I’d passed
And leave me unaware;
Left behind as if sweet chance
Had judged my need "unfair."
God, You’re jealous for us all.
And I will now admit
I would stumble, even fall,
The day I don’t submit.
Oh—but, God, I have to know,
For mercy, nothing more,
Tell me what I need to know;
Just this and nothing more—
I’ve waited for a smile from her,
Longed for her lingering kiss;
Waited for the hour I’d hear
My name upon her lips—
Can I have her for my wife?
If so, what must I do?
I will pledge You all my life
To love her as you do!