Playing By Ear

The most beautiful sound I ever did hear
was Your quiet voice
breaking through fear

You whispered—
gave me courage
to write

just a single note
to carry the night

And even though I hadn’t a clue
where this would lead—

You always knew
Holding me

through every Psalm
Leading the melody
tender and calm

And as chaos
closes in around me
Your singing
is the air that grounds me

For all the storms
You carried me through
tuned my restless heart
to You

Growing faith
for music
I cannot yet see

There were days
I had to play
before I knew the key

But You never needed
to explain the whole song

Yet You played for me
when I wasn’t strong

Guiding me faithfully
note by note

You showed me the scale
and taught me to float

When the counterfeit hurried
between echo and tone

imitations straining
to sound like home

When I rush the measure
You’re patient at the stand

You kneel beside me
and guide my hand

And as I learn to trust

and stumble through
You never stop the music

You just sit—

and You listen,
too

Your chords are gentle
they always draw near

And I’ll keep listening—
because Your symphony
is what I long to hear