Be Near Me

i follow all the rules

well at least i'm trying

hoping when my days are through

You will be pleased.



i've lived the longest days

thinking my heart was so bad

too scared to look in Your face

oh, if only i had.



is it alright

if i stay here all night

by the shoreline



i cannot believe

that You are angry or unjust

You have done nothing but have compassion on us

so be near when i've given up

be near me.



i'm just like everyone else

we are all hiding

acting like i have a wealth

of knowledge and peace.



but all i've ever wanted

and what men have given their lives for

is a God who understands my weaknesses

a God that i can love.



is it alright

if i stay here all night

by the shoreline



i cannot believe

that You are angry or unjust

You have done nothing but have compassion on us

so be near when i've given up

be near me.



yeah, yeah

yeah



i believe You are good and righteous

You've given me Your reckless love

so be near

be near.



is it alright

if i stay here all night

by the shoreline



i cannot believe

that You are angry or unjust

You have done nothing but have compassion on us

and i cannot believe

that You are angry or unjust

You have done nothing but have compassion on us

so be near when i've given up

be near me

o, be near

be near me.