You Promised

Can you hear me groaning
As I pull against this heavy chain?
Do you remember me, Lord?
I’m the one you heard moaning
Down here on Berry Lane.
Did you forget about me, Lord?
Looks like you did.
I can’t say that I’m surprised.
You aren’t the first to break their word
To me.
But once I looked into your eyes
I expected something better – you know?
Really thought you might come back
To get me.

You promised me.
You promised me.
I knew this would happen.
I told you this would happen,
But you said, “No. You can
Trust me, I promise. I promise you.”
But where are you now?
I miss you.

Do you see me walking
Alone here on this desert plane?
Do you want to see me, Love?
Or were you really just fooling
Around when you said my name
Like you loved it.
I can’t say that I’m surprised.
You aren’t the first to hurt me, Love;
Break me.
But once I looked into your eyes
I expected something different – you know?
Really thought you might come back
To find me.

You promised me.
You promised me.
I knew this would happen.
I told you this would happen,
But you said, “No. You can
Trust me, I promise. I promise you.”
But where are you now?
I miss you.

You promised me.
You promised.

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And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob. God saw the people of Israel—and God knew.

(Exodus 2:24-25 ESV)

For this reason, therefore, I have asked to see you and speak with you, since it is because of the hope of Israel that I am wearing this chain.”

(Acts 28:20 ESV)