Heart for Haiti

For the people of Haiti, my heart is filled with sorrow and pain
We ask why did this happen; from such tragedy, what will we gain?
Death and destruction lay throughout this land
Devastation so great that it impedes helping hands

Anguished screams for help can be heard from within the debris
As thousands upon thousands from their homes do flee
Many will perish while waiting for the rescuers and aid
But many will survive in spite of the treatments delayed

Cries of mourning and agony fill the streets all around
As the bodies of their loved ones cover the ground
The injured are left to make it on their own
And I know in their hearts they must feel all alone

Desperation and fear fill the streets of this city
Yet in their hour of need there is little self pity
There's little food , little water, and scant medical care
No homes, no place to sleep, much sorrow to bear

Even though hopelessness and despair have enveloped the Haitians
Almighty God is with them and hears the pleas of their nation
They will survive through the strength of our Lord from above
Through the charity of strangers, and God's amazing love

We pray Father God that you will ease their suffering and sorrow
And give them a ray of hope for a better tomorrow
And we pray that you will embrace them in your loving arms
And that you will stay beside them and keep them from further harm.

We pray for those who have gone to give aid
That you will guide them safely through this country so frayed
Clothe them in the light of your amazing love and grace
That the compassion of Jesus can be clearly seen on each face.





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