Protected By Prayer
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He got lost from his unit in the jungle alone,
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with the enemy on the advance;
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As the bullets and tracers flew over his head,
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he knew that he didn't have a chance.
C
He fired his rifle and tried to be brave,
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though his senses were frightened and numb;
C
He lay on the ground with a lump in his throat
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'Cause he knew that the end would soon come.
G D
But back home a mother was down on her knees
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praying, "Be with my son, keep him safe, Father, please."
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When it all looked so hopeless, just a one-sided fight,
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his deliverance flew into the night.
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And the enemy scattered as the chopper touched down
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and lifted the soldier off the hard killing ground;
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He could feel the LORD's presence in the hot jungle air,
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surrounded by mercy, protected by prayer.
D C
She had to work late, she was hurrying along,
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trying to get home before dark;
C
Against her better judgement, she turned from her way,
G D
and took the shortcut that ran through the park.
C
With night falling quickly and no one around,
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from the deep shadows there stepped a man;
C
She noticed the cold, evil look in his eyes,
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then she saw the knife in his hand.
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She cried out, "LORD, Jesus, I'm one of Your own,
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send me help, LORD, you know I can't face this alone."
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As the powers of heaven fought the forces of hell,
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the man tripped and stumbled and fell.
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She walked through the darkness without worry or fear,
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knowing nothing could harm her 'cause her angel was near
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No evil could touch her, no demon would dare,
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surrounded by mercy, protected by prayer.
Bridge:
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He who abides in the Almighty's shadow shall be kept
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'neath His sheltering wing;
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Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow,
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I will not fear anything.
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He was a good husband and the father of two,
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It all began harmless enough.
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He started out trying the drugs just for fun,
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Then he was hooked on the stuff.
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He was out on the street just a thief and a bum,
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He was dirty and out of control.
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But his family wouldn’t give up. They cried out to God,
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and prayed for his lost troubled soul
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Then one day a street preacher walked up to him.
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He said “friend did you know Jesus died for your sins?”
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I’ve been sent to help you find salvation’s door.
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You can’t live like this any-more
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And the heavens were opened and conviction fell down.
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And he cried out for mercy as he knelt on the ground
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When he stood up, his soul was in the Good Shepherd’s care,
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surrounded by mercy, protected by prayer.
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Surrounded by mercy, protected by prayer.
