One Step

One step. Just the one today.
Through the pain, and through the tears,
One is all I need today.

Yesterday, my path was bright,
Brimming full of hope delight.
Flowers bloomed and birds flew by
Bringing pleasure to the eye.
Heaven smiled upon my way
And I felt the warmth of day.

One step. Just the one today.
Through the pain, and through the tears,
One is all I need today.

Suddenly my light went out;
Heart and soul struck with a knout.
I Ne'er thought nor dreamed such pain
Came wherever darkness reined.
Bleeding, crying since that day,
I try to walk along the way.

One step. Just the one today.
Through the pain, and through the tears,
One is all I need today.

Ev’ry day I feel again
Biting and exquisite pain.
Ev’ry step renews the smart
Felt within my broken heart,
Which beats longing for that day
Heaven smiled upon my way.

One step. Just the one today.
Through the pain, and through the tears,
One is all I need today.

Jesus, Lord, and friend, I pray:
Give me strength to face this day;
Lift me up and heal my heart;
Give to me a fresh new start;
Place a light upon my way;
Help me take a step today.

One step. Just the one today.
Through the pain, and through the tears,
One is all I need today.