It is I who darkens counsel

Tonight’s the night I ask the questions.
Tonight’s the night I question why.
Where were you when my son was sleeping?
Where were you the day he died?


Where were you when all were praying?
Why did you turn a deafened ear?
Where were you when my son was fading?
Where were you when we faced the fear?


Where were you when I asked the questions?
Where were you when i couldn’t sleep?
Where were you when my heart was racing?
Were you out saving other sheep?


My God, my God, I want to believe
so why have you forsaken me?


Tonight’s the night I ask the questions.
Tonight’s the night You answer me?
Where were you when my faith was failing?
Where were you when I couldn’t see?


Don’t remind me of the great behemoth.
Don’t remind me of leviathan.
I don’t care where the goats are birthing.
And I don’t care if You guide the wind.


It is I who darkens counsel.
It is I who wants to see.
So where are you when my faith is failing?
Where are you when I can’t believe?


My God, my God, I want to believe
so why have you forsaken me?