Story Behind The Song

Therefore, when Mary came where Jesus was, she saw Him, and fell at His feet, saying to Him, "Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died." This song is for everyone who has stood in His presence and cried - "Lord where were You? If only You had been here ..." The grief seems more than we can bear and, on second thought we cringe at the audacity of such an accusation. But Jesus longs to take us in His arms and weep with us in our sorrow - and as we allow Him to comfort us, we find renewed strength to face life once again.

Lyrics

It's been some time since I first sought Your favor
Still I await Your comfort to my soul
Each passing day augments my desperation
Until life's sorrow takes its final toll

You said You're near in every situation
You stand by me so I won't be alone
It seems too late to hope for Your salvation
And claim Your promised portion as my own

Lord, where were You when all my world was crumbling
I stood alone in my distress and pain
But through the tears I felt Your arms around me
And at Your word my heart could hope again

If I believe, You say, I'll see Your glory
You bring new life when hope is at an end
You raise the dead and heal the brokenhearted
When I'm alone You speak as friend-to-friend

And You've restored the joy of Your salvation
My weary soul has found true rest at last
My hope in God shall be my reputation
Till all my trials and sorrow shall be passed

I know You're near when all my world is crumbling
I'm not alone in my distress and pain
But through the tears I feel your arms around me
And at Your word my heart will sing again