"I am on Your Side"

"When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. "Oh, my lord, what shall we do?" the servant asked. "Don't be afraid," the prophet answered. "Those who are with us are more than those who are with them." And Elisha prayed, "O Lord, open his eyes so he may see." Then the Lord opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha." 2nd Kings 6:15-17

When I feel frightened and alone,
Hemmed in before and behind,
You whisper “I am on your side.”
When my faith is all but gone,
And my soul is tested and tried,
You whisper “I am on your side.”

When the forces of darkness crowd,
And seek my soul to smite,
You whisper “I am on your side.”
When the battle rages loud,
And I cannot see the light,
You whisper “I am on your side.”

When my heart needs it most,
You lift the curtain from my eyes,
And whisper “I am on your side.”
Then I see the mighty host,
And all my fears subside,
As you whisper “I am on your side.”

When I recall Elisha’s day,
I can almost hear the sound,
As you whisper “I am on your side.”
When evil is held at bay,
And the light is gaining ground,
You whisper “I am on your side.”

When forces press and try,
I now no longer will alarm,
For you whisper “I am on your side.”
When on your strength I rely,
I am safe from any harm,
He has promised “I am on your side.”

~A. Leiter, 06/08/09