A Drifter's Prayer
(English and Norwegian translation)
I have walked alone this highway
And I've stood outside your door
'Though I knock, the cars roll by me
No one lives here anymore
Lay my head upon your bosom
Give me rest this heartache deep
Take the strain of living from me
Lift my burden, Saviour, let me sleep
I have thought I've heard you calling
When the sunlight is on my face
'Though the night is a cold, hard pillow
How I tremble, how I ache
Lay my head upon your bosom
Give me rest this heartache deep
Take the strain of living from me
Lift my burden, Saviour, let me sleep
It's so hard to face the morning
When the night has been too long
I am weak and I have fallen
Give me strength to find the dawn
Lay my head upon your bosom
Give me rest this heartache deep
Take the strain of living from me
Lift my burden, Saviour, let me sleep
Lift my burden, Saviour, let me sleep
Words and music copyright ©1989 Betty Elders/ Whistling Pig Music (ASCAP) administered by BUG Music
****************EN VANDRERS BØNN ( A Drifter's Prayer )*****************
~ Norwegian translation by Thor Martinsen ~
Jeg har gått langs denne veien
Har stått lenge for din dør
Banket på, men ingen svarte
Nei, ingen lettet på min bør
Chorus: La meg knele for din trone
Legge hodet i ditt fang
La meg glemme alt det vonde
Finne fred hos frelseren en gang
Jeg har hørt en stemme kalle
Lest på himmelen mitt navn
Jeg har sett en stjerne falle
Og kjent i hjertets dyp et savn
Chorus: La meg knele for din trone
Legge hodet i ditt fang
La meg glemme alt det vonde
Finne fred hos frelseren en gang
Det er hardt å møte dagen
Etter lang og søvnløs natt
Gjør meg fri fra alle plager
Løft meg opp til englers jubelsang
Chorus: La meg knele for din trone
Legge hodet i ditt fang
La meg glemme alt det vonde
Finne fred hos frelseren en gang
These are my very good friends Roy Kristian and Thor Martinsen
from Norway. In May I had the privilege to hear Roy sing "A Drifter's
Prayer" in Norwegian at The Hostel on Town Lake in Austin. I can tell
you it was a most remarkable experience! Thor and Roy are very special
musicians. You can drop them a note in Norway at thmartin@online.no.
Sharing music is a precious gift for everyone...
Roy and Thor on Radio Kongvinger Norway
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