In the Darkness (Ps. 42)

I heard a Ukrainian folk song and became quite taken with its haunting melody.  After contemplating it for a while, I realized that the words and raw emotions of Psalm 42 could fit the mood of the song.  What follows is my first draft.  Once I have time, I will write out a lead sheet for this.

In the darkness, apprehension comes and ends hope;

With the starkness of my sins I falter and grope.

Then Your promise comes to open up my eyes wide,

And like Thomas, I am bid to touch Your side.

I remember God, my God, my Rock and Tower—

Dying ember, longingly to seek Your power;

But You're still God, with my tongue and voice I'll praise You;

You I will laud, for You're holy, just and true.

Why so downcast? O my soul, fear not and tremble.

God is steadfast. He will hear me from His temple.

I will praise Him, He will lift me up to His throne.

And with glad hymns, He will claim me as His own.

Here is the youtube video of a mother / daughter duo playing banduras and singing the song in Ukrainian.