In the places where we cannot see your hand
Lord, be near
When destruction seems to carry on at whim
Lord, even then
When the light shines everywhere but at our feet
Lord, be near
When the clouds just won't stop following me
Oh Lord, even then
Your nearness is our good
Your nearness for our good
Your nearness is our good
Your nearness for our good
When the war of words steal our humanity
Lord, be near
And when a friend becomes an enemy
Lord, even then
When we're full of questions and unanswered prayers
Lord, be near
When the truth I hold is questioned everywhere
Oh Lord, even then
Your nearness is our good
Your nearness for our good
Your nearness is our good
Your nearness for our good
Would you turn my eyes from worthless things
Oh God, You are my only aim
Would you turn my eyes from worthless things
Oh God, You are my only aim
Would you turn my eyes from worthless things
Oh God, You are my only aim
Would you turn my eyes from worthless things
Oh God, You are my only aim
Your nearness is our good
Your nearness for our good
Your nearness is our good
Your nearness for our good