Kneeling at God’s throne above,
My tears are streaming down with love
Asking God “what have I done?”
Pleading mercy from the Son

Why do I fall, O God on high?
Do you hear my desperate cry?
Patiently I wait for You,
Ready, willing, make me new

Time and time I fall down,
Heavy shadows on the ground
Stumbling as I try to stand,
Reaching up for Christ’s hand

Why do I fall, O God on high?
Do you hear my desperate cry?
Patiently I wait for You,
Ready, willing, make me new

Grasping tightly I stand up,
Quenching thirst from the cup
Loving Father be my guide,
Strike and crush all my pride

Why do I fall, O God on high?
Do you hear my desperate cry?
Patiently I wait for You,
Ready, willing, make me new

Holy Spirit, Faithful One,
Quickly to you I will run
As storms arise all around,
In your arms may I be found

Why do I fall, O God on high?
Do you hear my desperate cry?
Patiently I wait for You,
Ready, willing, make me new
Ready, willing, make me new