Side by side we've climbed the hills
And walked through valleys, too;
We've weathered many storms of life,
But God has seen us through.
Over smooth and bumpy roads
We've walked close side by side
We've laughed through grassy, flowered fields;
Through storms of life we've cried.
We share a special friendship
That time can not sever;
Though we may walk down diff'rent paths
Our friendship is forev'r.
Treasured mem'ries we'll hold dear,
Looking back from where we've trod,
Knowing that our friendship rare
Is a special gift from God.
Copyrighted by Linda J. Stevenson.
For permission to use, please contact: Ljstevenson1@juno.com
FAMILY MUSIC RESOURCES: www.MaryRiceHopkins.com
GOD TURNS TRIALS INTO BLESSINGS (Joseph)
When Joseph was just a young man,
He dreamed he would one day be
Empowered with authority
To rule o'er his family.
So jealous and resentful that
His brothers began to scheme;
They devised a plan to sell him,
For they all despised his dream.
They sold him to some Ishmaelites
God directed by his way,
Who safely then escorted him
To where he would rule one day.
He went to live with royalty;
God directed his path there.
Before the king he lived a life
Of true righteousness and prayer.
God blessed him with prosperity
In everything he'd do,
For the Lord was daily with him
In each task he would pursue.
Now all was well until one day
When he was enticed to sin,
Though to God he remained faithful
And refused to e'er give in.
Accused of something he'd not done,
To prison he had to go;
But God attended to him there,
His rich blessings to bestow.
In prison he would then acquire
All the training he would need -
For leadership he learned there
And the patience to succeed.
God turned trials into blessings;
They were not as they first seemed,
For God walked him through the valley
To fulfill what he had dreamed.
Copyrighted by Linda J. Stevenson.
For permission to use, please contact: Ljstevenson1@juno.com
FAMILY MUSIC RESOURCES: www.MaryRiceHopkins.com
He dreamed he would one day be
Empowered with authority
To rule o'er his family.
So jealous and resentful that
His brothers began to scheme;
They devised a plan to sell him,
For they all despised his dream.
They sold him to some Ishmaelites
God directed by his way,
Who safely then escorted him
To where he would rule one day.
He went to live with royalty;
God directed his path there.
Before the king he lived a life
Of true righteousness and prayer.
God blessed him with prosperity
In everything he'd do,
For the Lord was daily with him
In each task he would pursue.
Now all was well until one day
When he was enticed to sin,
Though to God he remained faithful
And refused to e'er give in.
Accused of something he'd not done,
To prison he had to go;
But God attended to him there,
His rich blessings to bestow.
In prison he would then acquire
All the training he would need -
For leadership he learned there
And the patience to succeed.
God turned trials into blessings;
They were not as they first seemed,
For God walked him through the valley
To fulfill what he had dreamed.
Copyrighted by Linda J. Stevenson.
For permission to use, please contact: Ljstevenson1@juno.com
FAMILY MUSIC RESOURCES: www.MaryRiceHopkins.com
NEVER ALONE
Never will I leave you,
This promise I have made.
When your day has lost its light,
You need not be afraid.
When you feel so lonely,
Know I will be right there.
When you call my name, I'll hear
And answer ev'ry prayer.
You'll never be alone,
For I will be with you.
Wher'er you go, always know
My strength will see you through.
Hold fast to my promise,
Obey my ev'ry word.
Then you will succeed and know
My presence is assured.
I will not forsake you;
Take courage and be strong.
When you're lost, I'll be your way
When your journey's long.
Forever I will be
With you eternally.
Trust me; never be afraid,
For I your strength will be.
Copyrighted by Linda J. Stevenson.
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FAMILY MUSIC RESOURCES: www.MaryRiceHopkins.com
This promise I have made.
When your day has lost its light,
You need not be afraid.
When you feel so lonely,
Know I will be right there.
When you call my name, I'll hear
And answer ev'ry prayer.
You'll never be alone,
For I will be with you.
Wher'er you go, always know
My strength will see you through.
Hold fast to my promise,
Obey my ev'ry word.
Then you will succeed and know
My presence is assured.
I will not forsake you;
Take courage and be strong.
When you're lost, I'll be your way
When your journey's long.
Forever I will be
With you eternally.
Trust me; never be afraid,
For I your strength will be.
Copyrighted by Linda J. Stevenson.
For permission to use, please contact: Ljstevenson1@juno.com
FAMILY MUSIC RESOURCES: www.MaryRiceHopkins.com
FRUITFUL IN THE LAND OF SUFFERING
Very slowly she packed her bags for God had let her know
She was moving to a distant land where many dared not go.
Their ending destination was the Land of Suffering,
Not a journey she had hoped for in the dawn of early spring.
Starting through the wilderness, she held tightly to His hand
As He led her past the dangers through a very dismal land.
God then guided through the valley that bore the name "Despair."
Yet, as they passed, she noticed that a sweet fragrance filled the air.
Endless fields with fragrant blossoms, as far as eye could see,
Covered the Land of Suffering, and she said, "How can this be?"
God said, "So often rain will fall upon each stately tree
Producing scented blossoms where sweet fruit will one day be."
"I brought you here so you would know, through suff'ring, fruit you'll bear,
And the fragrance of your presence will bless people everywhere.
And while suffering is not easy, there's a purpose here, you see.
It's preparing you to bear much fruit that'll last eternally."
She cried, "May I be a fragrant tree bearing fruit for You.
I'll accept my suffering with grace, if that's what I must do."
She remained in the garden in the Land of Suffering
Yielding blossoms of rare beauty and became a true blessing."
Copyrighted by Linda J. Stevenson.
For permission to use, please contact: Ljstevenson1@juno.com
FAMILY MUSIC RESOURCES: www.MaryRiceHopkins.com
She was moving to a distant land where many dared not go.
Their ending destination was the Land of Suffering,
Not a journey she had hoped for in the dawn of early spring.
Starting through the wilderness, she held tightly to His hand
As He led her past the dangers through a very dismal land.
God then guided through the valley that bore the name "Despair."
Yet, as they passed, she noticed that a sweet fragrance filled the air.
Endless fields with fragrant blossoms, as far as eye could see,
Covered the Land of Suffering, and she said, "How can this be?"
God said, "So often rain will fall upon each stately tree
Producing scented blossoms where sweet fruit will one day be."
"I brought you here so you would know, through suff'ring, fruit you'll bear,
And the fragrance of your presence will bless people everywhere.
And while suffering is not easy, there's a purpose here, you see.
It's preparing you to bear much fruit that'll last eternally."
She cried, "May I be a fragrant tree bearing fruit for You.
I'll accept my suffering with grace, if that's what I must do."
She remained in the garden in the Land of Suffering
Yielding blossoms of rare beauty and became a true blessing."
Copyrighted by Linda J. Stevenson.
For permission to use, please contact: Ljstevenson1@juno.com
FAMILY MUSIC RESOURCES: www.MaryRiceHopkins.com
KEEP PRESSING ON
The children of God marched through hot desert sand,
Opposed by their enemies on every hand,
But they kept on marching as God's holy band
Until finally they occupied their promised land.
Noah built an ark far from sea on dry sod.
He listened and he obeyed the word of God.
Noah's neighbors laughed as he built his large boat,
But when the rains poured down, Noah went afloat.
When Daniel was told he no longer could pray,
He remained obedient to God every day.
They threw him down deep into the lion's den,
But God shut the lion's mouth as he prayed again.
Jesus remainded faithful even to the cross,
He suffered and He gave His life to save the lost.
They crucified and buried the Son of Man,
But then three days later He arose again.
So press on when the night is long.
Press on! Keep on singing your song.
When you're feeling discouraged and your strength is gone,
Fix your eyes on Jesus and keep pressing on.
Copyrighted by Linda J. Stevenson.
For permission to use, please contact: Ljstevenson1@juno.com
FAMILY MUSIC RESOURCES: www.MaryRiceHopkins.com
Opposed by their enemies on every hand,
But they kept on marching as God's holy band
Until finally they occupied their promised land.
Noah built an ark far from sea on dry sod.
He listened and he obeyed the word of God.
Noah's neighbors laughed as he built his large boat,
But when the rains poured down, Noah went afloat.
When Daniel was told he no longer could pray,
He remained obedient to God every day.
They threw him down deep into the lion's den,
But God shut the lion's mouth as he prayed again.
Jesus remainded faithful even to the cross,
He suffered and He gave His life to save the lost.
They crucified and buried the Son of Man,
But then three days later He arose again.
So press on when the night is long.
Press on! Keep on singing your song.
When you're feeling discouraged and your strength is gone,
Fix your eyes on Jesus and keep pressing on.
Copyrighted by Linda J. Stevenson.
For permission to use, please contact: Ljstevenson1@juno.com
FAMILY MUSIC RESOURCES: www.MaryRiceHopkins.com
LOVE IS THE KEY
Love's the key that unlocks the door
To welcome Jesus in
To free lost souls who're without hope
And imprisoned by their sin.
Just a simple act of kindness
To someone with a need
Will cultivate a hardened heart
To sow a spiritual seed.
If we're to see lost souls set free,
Our lives must Christ convey,
So they can see God's light in us
And will follow in His Way.
Ev'ry random act of kindness
Lights a path to their heart's door,
And walls they've built to keep one out
Fall crashing to the floor.
We must love them like the Father
If we want to hear them say,
"I have come to know the Savior
As He lived through you each day."
Copyrighted by Linda J. Stevenson.
For permission to use, please contact: Ljstevenson1@juno.com
FAMILY MUSIC RESOURCES: www.MaryRiceHopkins.com
To welcome Jesus in
To free lost souls who're without hope
And imprisoned by their sin.
Just a simple act of kindness
To someone with a need
Will cultivate a hardened heart
To sow a spiritual seed.
If we're to see lost souls set free,
Our lives must Christ convey,
So they can see God's light in us
And will follow in His Way.
Ev'ry random act of kindness
Lights a path to their heart's door,
And walls they've built to keep one out
Fall crashing to the floor.
We must love them like the Father
If we want to hear them say,
"I have come to know the Savior
As He lived through you each day."
Copyrighted by Linda J. Stevenson.
For permission to use, please contact: Ljstevenson1@juno.com
FAMILY MUSIC RESOURCES: www.MaryRiceHopkins.com
DAUGHTERS OF A KING
Our Father is Almighty God;
We are daughters of a king.
We're clothed in robes of righteousness;
And we're veiled in His blessing.
The Father calls us His "princess,"
And we are His great delight.
A privileged heritage we share;
We are precious in his sight.
He crowns us with loving kindness,
Adorns us with jewels of grace,
And His mercy e'er surrounds us,
As His arms of love embrace.
We're daughters of the King of Kings,
And that makes us royalty.
He's placed us in His kingdom
There to reign in majesty.
Copyrighted by Linda J. Stevenson.
For permission to use, please contact: Ljstevenson1@juno.com
FAMILY MUSIC RESOURCES: www.MaryRiceHopkins.com
We are daughters of a king.
We're clothed in robes of righteousness;
And we're veiled in His blessing.
The Father calls us His "princess,"
And we are His great delight.
A privileged heritage we share;
We are precious in his sight.
He crowns us with loving kindness,
Adorns us with jewels of grace,
And His mercy e'er surrounds us,
As His arms of love embrace.
We're daughters of the King of Kings,
And that makes us royalty.
He's placed us in His kingdom
There to reign in majesty.
Copyrighted by Linda J. Stevenson.
For permission to use, please contact: Ljstevenson1@juno.com
FAMILY MUSIC RESOURCES: www.MaryRiceHopkins.com
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