​The original song "Release" by Dave Martin is performed by the GIPC Band at Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church in Grosse Ile, MI, on Sunday, April 17, 2016.

"Release" by Dave Martin

If there is a line between your world and mine
I hope this prayer can cross it.
If there's a plan that makes my pain a part of the grand design,
That’s just fine.

But these tears are all that’s real
And my emptiness is all that I can feel,
Except the hunger, and the thirst, 
And the scorching heat that keeps my mind on what I’ve lost and worse.

Wipe away my tears,
Save me from my fear!
Give me your sweet and tender peace, 
Help me finally find release!

Guide me, heal me,
Find me, know me.
Wash me, shelter me,
Seal me, I’m on my knees before thee.

​Wipe away my tears,
Save me from my fear!
Give me your sweet and tender peace, 
Help me finally find release!

A song inspired by Revelations 7:9-17, this song shows some classic rock influences and a prayerful message of hope.  All instruments and vocals performed by Dave Martin. 

"Release" by Dave Martin

If there is a line between your world and mine
I hope this prayer can cross it.
If there's a plan that makes my pain a part of the grand design,
That’s just fine.

But these tears are all that’s real
And my emptiness is all that I can feel,
Except the hunger, and the thirst, 
And the scorching heat that keeps my mind on what I’ve lost and worse.

Wipe away my tears,
Save me from my fear!
Give me your sweet and tender peace, 
Help me finally find release!

Guide me, heal me,
Find me, know me.
Wash me, shelter me,
Seal me, I’m on my knees before thee.

​Wipe away my tears,
Save me from my fear!
Give me your sweet and tender peace, 
Help me finally find release!