Story Behind The Song
I have seen a lot of suffering, especially in my work with people who have physical disablilites. I ask the question, "why God" somethimes like Job did.
Song Description
In the tradition of the Bible character, Job, we consider the question of why bad things happen. Then we come to the realization that only God knows.
| Song Length |
5:35 |
Genre |
Folk - Religious, Pop - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking, Composed |
Subject |
Existence, Encouragement |
| Similar Artists |
Amy Grant, Joan Baez |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
. Job
(Chorus) All the wisdom hidden from my eyes
Cannot be known by the bird that flies.
All the creatures made to rule the earth
Cannot command or understand its worth.
(Verse 1.) For wounds won't heal and pain is so unreal
I sit in ashes and just cry
If it please God to make ruin of my flesh
I will praise him and be blessed.
(Verse 2.) Don't turn from me here in my misery
and don't explain these things to me.
Let kindness teach you love for such as I
You need not know the reason why.
(Verse 3.) When darkness steals the hearts of enemies,
They burn my home and family.
Since I have lost everything I own
I see my light in God alone.
Copyright (c) 2001 by Joanne C. Burns