God, I give you back the pen
I know this chapter is not yet done
But the story has changed so much
Since this chapter first begun
I don’t understand the plot line
Or where this chapter is going
I don’t even see the page ahead
The next sentence isn’t showing
I tried to be the author
I took hold of the pen
But I cannot write this next bit
So I give it back again
I give the pen to you, oh Lord
I hand it with a tear
I know you’ll write my story
Even if I don’t feel you here
Though the pages in front feel full
Of this troubled chapter to be told
I cannot write it by myself
I give you back my pen to hold
I will watch what you are writing
I will trust in what you say
I will tread the written story
I will let you write the way
Because I give you back the pen
I know you have the words to blend
When I cannot see them for myself
Or how this chapter ends
