Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon me, even as I hope in you.
My son has gone into the far country, and I can’t see his face.
I am confused, furious, and in despair that despite my deep love for you—you let him go.
Bring him home, Lord, before he forgets his way.

My son has gone into the far country, and I can’t see his face.
Lord, he has run too fast over false ground.
Bring him home, Lord, and restore the joy of my son.
The ground beneath us is quivering and we need a place to stand.

Lord, he has run too fast over false ground.
I am confused, furious, and in despair that despite my deep love for you—you let him go.
The ground beneath us is quivering and we need a place to stand.
Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon me, even as I hope in you.