some music

If we're gonna dance the dance of lowliness, we'll need to have some music!

And so, I thought I might share a song with you that I recently wrote for my wife's 30th birthday. It's a song about a lowly woman named Hannah, whose story is told in 1 Samuel chapter 1. Hannah was unable to have children, and became an object of scorn because of it. But, she cried out to the Lord for help, and she came to find that the Lord is a God who hears.

My wife's name (Anne) is the French name for Hannah in the Bible.

If you click on the link below, you can view a not very impressive video presentation of the song. By the way, I don't believe that the pursuit of lowliness is an excuse for mediocrity. But, I will say that I'm a YouTube beginner, and my self-broadcasting skills are very limited, as you will see. I will make no excuses for my voice or guitar-playing, as I'm learning that pride can manifest itself in the form of INFERIORITY just as easily as superiority.

Click below:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=xmZ1gsUJscM
I apologize in advance for any questionable YouTube content that may appear on the same page as my video. Unfortunately, I have no control over this.

Lyrics to the song "He hears"

Verse 1
I will ask and I won’t cease
Until my answer’s been released
Until I can be sure my need is known

I will beg and I will plead
Until with my eyes I have seen
The evidence of grace from heaven’s throne

Oh Lord Almighty look and see
Your humble servant’s misery
Have mercy now and please remember me
Remember me . . .


Verse 2
I lay my trouble at His feet
I will not drink and I won’t eat
Until I’m sure my God has realized

The depth of my despair and grief
My anxious cry for His relief
I’ll wait till I’ve found favor in His eyes

Oh Lord I hope in You alone
I’m lost and helpless on my own
I humbly bow before your gracious throne
Your gracious throne . . .

Refrain
Hannah you are heard by the Most High
Hannah speak the word and He will reply
Hannah loving arms He holds open wide
They beckon you come boldly as a favored child

Oh Hannah, dry your tears
He hears

Bridge
In the Lord and in His strength I will delight
In the Lord who stands alone for He is holy
Who from the barren woman brings forth life
Who raises up the poor and lifts the lowly

Verse 3
I asked the Lord for him and now
In my arms I hold Samuel
The son I feared that I might never bear

And I will offer sacrifice
To Him who heard my desparate cries
Forever my son will live in His care

Oh Eli come rejoice with me
The Lord has listened to my plea
And granted my request so graciously
So graciously . . .

Refrain