Valley of Anchor
You lead me into the desert Into a desolate wasteland Where nothing grows and no one’s present Where I find no shelter from the scorching heat No refuge from the cold Where I am stripped naked, bare and ashamed For I have run away from you my love I have given myself to another I have been unfaithful It is right that you bring me here It is right that you punish me Yet when our eyes meet instead of anger I see love Instead of fury I see understanding Instead of condemnation I see compassion I see a longing, a passion, a love so great that I am undone I cannot comprehend how you could love me in spite of all I have done How you could bear to look at my nakedness To gaze at my brokenness Yes you have led me to the desert And there you put your robe around me You cover my nakedness You wipe my shame You pull me into your arms You speak tenderly of your love Oh your sweet love is better than wine! You leave me intoxicated There in that d...