About to Break

from Halfway to the Hymnal (demo album) by Brother James

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Lord I know, I am slow
To understand where I’m to go
My hands are worn
My heart is sore
And I’m afraid

Is it a blessing or a curse
What will come of my hard work
And will they stand
All the plans that I have laid

And will I have a home?
Will you make a place for me?
Where do I belong?
Can I just not see it?

Oh
How long should I wait
I’m about to break
Please don’t let me break

All this angst in my bones
You take my peace, high interest loan
To ride the wave, a moving home
Where I am still

From stagnant waters, a fertile moon
From something dead will come a bloom
Your fallow ground
I am yours to break and till

And will I have a home?
Will you make a place for me?
Where do I belong?
Can I just not see it?

Oh
How long should I wait
Cause I’m about to break
Please don’t let me break

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from Halfway to the Hymnal (demo album), released May 1, 2020

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