Simple Man's Prayer is a song of repentance and a reminder of our ultimate humility before God. Mark came up with the lyrics for the second verse. I had an Ibanez hollow body guitar when I played this back then. It really sounded rich; wish I still had it! Well give it a listen if you can find the time!
SIMPLE MAN’S PRAYER
Words & Music by Reggie Michaud © 1983
I’m just a simple man; oh won’t you humble me my Lord
And I’m a sinful man; oh won’t you comfort me my Lord
And when I stray from you- You always lead me back again
Cause there’s a struggle now- oh won’t you lift me up in Your hands
Oh – oh – my lord Jesus (You lift me up when I’m falling down)
Oh – oh – my provider (You give me strength when I’m on the ground)
Oooh – oooh – my redeemer (You cast my sins to the bottom of the sea)
Oooh – oooh – You’re my savior (You clear the air and You rescue me)
I’m just a simple man; I have a simple brand of faith
I lead a simple life- of love and trust in Jesus Christ
And if I stray from you- oh won’t You lead me back again
Cause there’s a struggle now- when will You lift me up in Your hands
Oh – oh – my lord Jesus (You lift me up when I’m falling down)
Oh – oh – my provider (You give me strength when I’m on the ground)
Oooh – oooh – my redeemer (You cast my sins to the bottom of the sea)
Oooh – oooh – You’re my savior (You clear the air and You rescue me)
I’m just a simple man; You bring my simple plans to life
I’m just a sinful man; but Your forgiveness ends my strife
And if I stray from you- You’re gonna lead me back again
If I’m in trouble now- I know You’ll lift me up in Your hands
Oh – oh – my lord Jesus (You lift me up when I’m falling down)
Oh – oh – my provider (You give me strength when I’m on the ground)
Oooh – oooh – my redeemer (You cast my sins to the bottom of the sea)
Oooh – oooh – You’re my savior (You clear the air and You rescue me)