The Bruised Reed

Crushed, shaken by wind
Darkened within
Staggered by sin
I was afraid
Bruised, covered with shame
Until He came
Calling my name
Lifting me–tenderly
Changing my wounds for the good
As only He could

Chorus:
For the bruised reed He shall not break
And the smoking flax, He will not quench
For He loves and tenderly cares for His own
He will not leave me alone

A flame–once burning bright
Shining through night
Flickering light–
Now it is gone
Smoke rises like a sigh
‘Til Hе draws nigh
Light’ning the eye
Hе will heal and reveal
All He has worked for the good
As only He could

Chorus (He will not leave you alone.)

If you are weary and heavy within
Trampled by pain
Bruised by your sin
He will not leave you or cast you away
He turns the midnight to glorious day
He’ll exchange ashes for beauty again
He’ll replace sorrow with joy in His name!

Chorus

He will not leave you alone