Another song

I know that many readers would find it strange to find a song made famous by the Carpenters on this blog or any blog. But if the song - and perhaps the well-remembered voice - can be laid aside.... is it not a love-song? And is it totally impermissible to have a love for the Lord that can find expression in such words?

I WON'T LAST A DAY WITHOUT YOU
Paul Williams & Roger Nichols

Day after day I must face a world of strangers
Where I don't belong, I'm not that strong.
It's nice to know that there's someone I can turn to
Who will always care, You're always there.

When there's no getting over that rainbow,
When my smallest of dreams won't come true -
I can take all the madness the world has to give
But I won't last a day without You.

So many times when the city seems to be without a friendly face
A lonely place
It's nice to know that You'll be there if I need You
And You'll always smile, it's all worthwhile.

When there's no getting over that rainbow,
When my smallest of dreams won't come true -
I can take all the madness the world has to give
But I won't last a day without You.

Touch me and I end up singing -
Troubles seem to up and disappear.
You touch me with the love You're bringing
I can't really lose when You're near.

If all my friends have forgotten half their promises
They're not unkind, just hard to find;
One look at You and I know that I could learn to live
Without the rest, I found the best.

When there's no getting over that rainbow,
When my smallest of dreams won't come true -
I can take all the madness the world has to give
But I won't last a day without You.

The sentiments of a well-known hymn by Annie Sherwood Hawks are very similar :-

I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine can peace afford.

Refrain

I need Thee, O I need Thee;
Every hour I need Thee;
O bless me now, my Savior,
I come to Thee.

I need Thee every hour, stay Thou nearby;
Temptations lose their power when Thou art nigh.

Refrain

I need Thee every hour, in joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide, or life is in vain.

Refrain

I need Thee every hour; teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises in me fulfill.

Refrain

I need Thee every hour, most Holy One;
O make me Thine indeed, Thou blessèd Son.

Refrain

May the Lord increase our love for Him, and our dependence upon Him.