Elijah's Lament

[Verse 1]

Yes, Jezebel warned me

She made an oath to her gods

She said, "I plan today to put an end to you"

I ducked out before then, and my road now is long

Let's just say this man could use some tennis shoes

[Chorus]

I've prayed fire, and I've prayed rain

I've seen sunny days and a drought that met their end

I've seen holy times when I could call down the flames

But that all was God, and I need Him again

[Verse 2]

Though I look down, I've got good reason

It's not real healthy to take a stand

That despot will slay me soon another day

My God, please take me now, my life's in Your hands

I won't make it -- let me pass away

[Chorus]

Oh, I've prayed fire, and I've prayed rain

I've seen sunny days and a drought that met their end

I've seen holy times when I could call down the flames

But that all was God, and I need Him again

[Verse 3]

Been walkin', I'm primed for some sleepy time

My nap turned short -- it's done

The Lord brought me a cold drink, though

And some bread -- I'm better now

With some powerful signs God would tell me don't whine

He talked about things to come

Please see First Kings 19 and read the long account

[Chorus]

Oh, I've prayed fire, and I've prayed rain

I've seen sunny days and a drought that met their end

I've seen holy times when I could call down the flames

But that all was God, and I need Him greatly

Lots more times than then, now

[Outro]

Lord, I need You lots more times than then

There's just a cruel queen cursin' my name

And my morale was down

Lord, I need You -- Lord, I need You night and day, now

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