OH, THAT I HAD THE WINGS OF A DOVE (PSALM 55)

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Oh, that I had the  wings of a dove,
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I would fly away, fly away.
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Oh, that I had the  wings of a dove,
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I would fly away to God's love.

Verse 1:
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Listen to my prayer, O Lord, my God.
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Hear You not my plea?
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Take me in Your care, O Lord, my God.
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Stop this agony.

(Chorus)

Verse 2:
If it were a foe attacking me:
That I could endure.
But it is my friend — . . .
A trust I thought secure.

(Chorus)

Verse 3:
I call upon Your help, O Lord, my God.
I cast my cares on You.
Only you sustain, O Lord, my God.
Only You are true.

(Chorus)