Oh, how my soul longs for relief,
for my Lord to come near unto me.
He has gone away from me,
and has taken away my joy and song.
Where is the gladness which my heart once knew?
Where are the songs which I used to sing?
I pray unto the Lord day and night,
but my cries escape from my mouth in vain;
I am covered in my sorrows,
And all around me there is no escape.