THE LORD TOOK MY HAND

 
The Lord took my hand and said write a song 
Not a really long one, just speak what you feel 
Well, here I am thinking away how can I have this done before too
long
 I know many things about God that are absolutely real
 
He gives us breath...and a will to go on 
He whispers to me, please....write a song 
His spirit, His presence, His Almighty Love 
Could be printed on the Wings of a Dove 
 
You are the Great I Am. and the only One we need 
Things you give us are so undeserved 
To live here on earth, and grow from the seed
 And at harvest time, we select and preserve
 

 The sweetest  Words would praise and glorify Your Name
 And what we've learned, can be kept in our hearts
 As You gave Your Son and He died in shame 
We could mold love, joy, faith, peace...
 And blend it together til it can't  come (fall) apart  
We'll dwell with You and the angels in Heaven someday 
That's where I want to go, Yes Lord I pray
 
You carry us through the storms of life 
You shelter us from evil and from , harm 
And we grow in You, with all the stress and strife 
Your Love is so beautiful, tender and warm
 
These words all come straight from my heart

With the push of God
 And I will live for You Lord, til from this earth I part 
Sharing and talking to You about such small things 
The Bible says, ask, pray, teach and spread my Word everywhere
 Then all the glory goes to You above 
Be bold, reach out and shine your light 
And love one another as Jesus might  
 
God You are so wonderful and strong 
Do You hear little words like these, 
I could do this and worship You all the day long
 Lord, hear me and help me please  
 
©Shirley Updike 
December 13, 2003