Hello! @Sarah Steele and I have been working on this song about Jesus' second coming, based off of Malachi 4:1-3 and Zechariah 12. We would love your input on the lyrics more specifically, there are some spots where we can't find the right phrase. If you have any other input about the overall song that you think should be reworked please let us know. Thanks! VERSE 1 When you appear in glory, You will break open the skies. All of your foes will tremble, For the Victor has arrived! And when you appear in power, You will set creation free. All of the earth will worship And will shout its jubilee! // For the end of suffering --or-- And when you appear in power With a voice of roaring seas We will fall down and worship At the sound of your decree --or-- And when you appear in power With a face of blazing sun We will fall down and worship For the/our victory is won CHORUS On that day, we will see the Living Cornerstone. On that day, you will wipe our tears away. On that day, every knee will bow before your throne Oh, how we long, how we long — for that day! VERSE 2 When you appear with fire, You will rectify all wrong. Sin will be crushed forever, For your righteous hand is strong. And when you appear in splendor, Mighty angels by your side, You’ll bring us home to Heaven, For you’ve purified your bride. BRIDGE Come, Lord Jesus, come, oh come! (We are waiting here for you.) Come, Lord Jesus, come, oh come! (Come and make all things new.) Come, Lord Jesus, come, oh come! (We are waiting here for you) Come, Lord Jesus, All: Jesus, come, oh come! FINAL CHORUS On that day, you will rise with healing in your wings On that day, the dead will rise in victory?? // we will stand before our King?? On that day, ever near, you fin’lly will appear. Oh, how we long, how we wait To see the dawn of that day When you will make all things new—on that day!

Update: pasted lyrics & recording inline below. How do you endure suffering, when God gives no answer? This song attempts to capture the dark emotions and unsettling questions of such times. But even in the depths of despair, the lament exercises faith by continuing to cry out to God. 4/4, 65bpm Here's the outline: - Verse 1 - God, I am in great distress - Verse 2 - God, You have caused all my suffering - Chorus - God, I cry to You. How can any good come from this? - Verse 3 - God, if You don't save me, I will die - Verse 4 - God, why have you afflicted me? Lyrics: V1 My soul is full of trouble, my life draws near Sheol. O God of my salvation to You I raise my cry. I am a man without strength like one poured out to death, like those whom You remember no more. V2 My soul is full of anger, I suffer by Your plan. By friends I am forsaken, You've taken them from me. Your waves have overwhelmed me, Your wrath I can't escape. You've shut me in behind and before. Chorus Let my pray'r come to You, incline Your ear, Lord, to my cry. Ev'ry day I call upon You, O God! Is Your love known in the grave, or Your wonders in the dark? Ev'ry night I call upon You, O God. V3 My soul is full of anguish, my eyes are dim with grief. God, when will You deliver and lift me from the pit? How can Your faithfulness, Lord, be told by one destroyed? Or Your goodness by those abandoned? V4 My soul is full of questions, You've put me in the dark. I seek but can not find You, have You not heard my cries? Why do You hide Your face, God and cast my soul away? Oh, why must I endure affliction? Final tag Ev'ry night I seek Your mercy Ev'ry day I seek Your love Ev'ry night I call upon You, O God.

Here's something I've been working on. More in the devotional space, but I'm trying to see if there would be a way to adapt it to something a bit more singable. Would love any ideas! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LIbVxyO-kuI

Hi, friends … This is a “song skeleton” … but I like the basics. Suggestions welcome. Update: I moved the key to D (I think) and made a few changes. New recording. Look Up VERSE 1: Look up and see the mountains And know that they shall stand. Consider their foundations Established by his hand. All things must work together As he ordains above. Unshakeable his purpose Unchangeable his love. TURN: So lift your wea - ry head … Look up. CHORUS: No throne … is higher than his No triumph … is greater than his No trouble … is too great for him Look up. VERSE 2: Look up from where you’ve fallen Behold where Jesus stands. Consider your salvation And see his nail-scarred hands. Your failures have been covered Completely by his blood. No one can separate you From his eternal love. TURN: So lift your wea - ry head … Look up.

I have been experimenting with melodies lately. Here is one in A from a couple weeks ago that stuck with me, but I have not written any lyrics for. Link to score and recording at 82bpm. https://nextcloud.hutchens.cloud/s/iXHaQQtPdEQ9mCP