Shield My Very Heart

SHIELD MY VERY HEART

You are the one, the ONLY one
That can shield me from the night
You can save me from myself
And ward off the cold dawn's fright

Shield my very heart
From demons in the air
They've made me feel so alone
Trembling with despair

You are my only savior
You can break the chains that bind
You can alter my behavior
And make the days unwind

Here I am, I'm counting
Always counting on you
The warhorse I am mounting
Battling demons in the view

I thought I had lost the war
Until a savior I found in you
You are the forgiving one
We know not what we do

You are the only God
The only one that I believe
You tell me to always be aware
And keep my heart on my sleeve

I hear the angels sounding trumpets
The horns of heaven have blown
You give me faith to persevere
Your mercy you have shown

I know not what tomorrow brings
You never fail to shield my heart
From demons that ferociously sing
My faith in YOU to never depart

-Dwayne Eric McLeod