REALLY ONLY DUST

Lyrics

Verse 1:

I asked the Lord for faith and grace
To seek more earnestly His face
I asked the Lord that I might grow
And more of His salvation know

That's how He taught me how to pray,
And Yes He answered this my prayer
But He has done it in a way
That nearly drove me to despair.

Chorus 1:

Why is this, I trembling cried,
All the pain You made me face?
"This is how" the Lord replied,
"I answer prayer for faith and grace”.

(Instrumental)

Verse 2:

I hoped that in some favored hour,
At once He’d answer my request;
And by His love’s constraining power,
Subdue my sins, and give me rest.

Instead of this, He made me feel
The hidden evils of my heart;
And let the angry powers of hell
Assault my soul in every part.

Bridge:

With His own hand He seemed
Set to aggravate my woe;
He confounded all I schemed,
And He laid me low.

Chorus 2:

Why is this, I trembling cried,
All the pain You made me face?
"This is how" the Lord replied,
"I answer prayer for faith and grace.
Inner trials I employ
From self and pride to set you free
Breaking schemes of earthly joy
So you will find your all in Me."

(Repeat Chorus)

Vamp:

I asked the Lord for faith and grace
I asked the Lord for faith and grace
I asked the Lord for faith and grace
I asked the Lord for faith and grace