tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31155146174356118962024-02-20T15:06:39.623-08:00More Like ChristWelcome to More Like Christ Music. I wanted to share some of the songs I have written. My prayer is that they point people to Christ and inspire them to worship the Lord.Sara-Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07123857286947497878noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115514617435611896.post-62607467932867435862010-10-05T15:51:00.001-07:002010-10-05T15:51:56.288-07:00WordsThe Spring of Living Water<br />
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Lord, You are our God and we are Your people, <br />
Chosen before the world began.<br />
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You are the Spring of Living Water! <br />
In Your presence is fullness of joy!<br />
We will not fear for You’re with us, <br />
Our Savior and our God.<br />
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Like Sheep we’ve gone astray <br />
And turned to our own ways, <br />
Forsaking the only true God.<br />
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We’ve forsaken the Spring of Living Water.<br />
And turned from His presence from true joy.<br />
We tremble with fear for our iniquities; <br />
Our sins, we have piled high.<br />
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Yet the Son of God was led to the slaughter.<br />
On Him God laid all our sins.<br />
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He was pierced for our transgression; <br />
He was crushed for our sins.<br />
He bore our punishment and brought us peace.<br />
By His wounds, we are healed.<br />
You are My Savior<br />
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Refine me, Lord, with Your Fire;<br />
Cleanse my heart from this mire.<br />
Rekindle in me passion and zeal, <br />
For Your Holy Name!<br />
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Renew my joy in You, Lord;<br />
Purify my soul with Your word.<br />
I’m a great sinner, yet there’s hope, <br />
For You are a mighty Savior!<br />
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You are my Life, You are my God, <br />
You are the One who gets me through!<br />
You are my strength, You are my hope, <br />
You are my Savior!<br />
You are my joy, You are my King, <br />
You are my Redeemer and Friend!<br />
Without You, I am condemned to die; <br />
Without You, my life is worthless.<br />
You are my Savior!<br />
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Let my life shine for You, <br />
My Sovereign Joy and treasure.<br />
Make me bold to share my faith, <br />
For Your Name’s Sake!<br />
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Complete in me Your precious work. <br />
Transform me to be like You.<br />
Protect me, Lord, from the enemy, <br />
My, God, You are my refuge!<br />
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Amazing Grace!<br />
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I fall upon my knees here today. <br />
So weary from wandering from Your ways.<br />
O Savior of my soul, I look to You. <br />
My Helper and my Strength,<br />
In You I’m renewed!<br />
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Amazing Grace! It saved a wretch like me. <br />
I once was blind, but now I can see.<br />
I’m not my own,<br />
For I was bought with a price, <br />
Called to be a living sacrifice. <br />
Amazing Grace!<br />
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So take my hand, <br />
And lead me through the pain.<br />
Let me suffer for the sake of Your name.<br />
To count all as loss, <br />
Compared to Your worth.<br />
My Treasure and my Hope, I am Yours!<br />
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The Lord’s Loving-kindness<br />
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The Lord’s loving-kindness <br />
Is better than life <br />
In Him I rejoice all the day.<br />
My heart and my flesh may fail me ‘tis true <br />
But the Lord is the strength of my life.<br />
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In Christ I will stand, <br />
I am safe in His hands. <br />
I will serve Him,<br />
And lay my life down as an offering.<br />
I have no strength in me, <br />
But Christ, my strength, shall always be;<br />
My fortress from the enemy.<br />
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Saved by God’s grace,<br />
Called to live and to follow Him.<br />
To take up my cross,<br />
And suffer for His Holy Name.<br />
I am weak, oh so weak, <br />
But the grace of God sustains my soul <br />
And gives me strength in which to stand!<br />
Set Apart<br />
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In my heart of hearts is a throne adorned <br />
For my Master, my Savior---the Lord of lords.<br />
He bought my soul with His precious blood.<br />
I’m not my own; I’m His!<br />
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Sit enthroned in my heart, <br />
Greatest Treasure of all treasure!<br />
You’re the Master of my soul;<br />
The greatest Joy, I’ll ever know.<br />
O satisfy my heart---nothing else will do.<br />
May I live my life set apart to you.<br />
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The battle is fierce against my flesh.<br />
My soul so weary; I long to rest.<br />
But no I will fight to kill my sin <br />
To honor my Lord, guarding my heart for Him.<br />
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O Lord, I have failed and treasured my sin.<br />
Fallen defeated; my hearts crushed within.<br />
But Your grace is greater. Christ makes me stand. <br />
I’ll press on to the goal as He holds my hand.<br />
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Reaching the Unreached For Christ<br />
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The harvest is ripe in the field, but where are the laborers?<br />
And the mission to reach---the unreached for Christ is at hand.<br />
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Let us go be the ones to harvest the land!<br />
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Let us reach the unreached for Christ,<br />
Now is the time!<br />
Let us pour out our lives to share the Good News of Christ with the lost!<br />
Let us fight with all our might! <br />
Let us run hard to the goal!<br />
To make much of Christ! <br />
By reaching the unreached.<br />
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From every nation, tribe, and tongue God has called His elect. <br />
Our mission is to go gather them in.<br />
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We cannot fail; God’s work cannot fail! My Savior’s Great<br />
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O God, my sins have reached the sky. <br />
My heart is broke for how could I<br />
Have turned away and forsaken You?<br />
Forgetting Your love, <br />
Sinning against You.<br />
My Sins Are Great. <br />
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My sins are great---I’ve forsaken the living God. <br />
To seek my joy---in things that cannot satisfy.<br />
I’m saved by grace,<br />
But how can I stand before You now,<br />
When my sins are great?<br />
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Cease your striving. Look to Jesus today. <br />
God’s wrath He bore, your sins he took away.<br />
By grace you can stand and say…<br />
The Savior’s great! <br />
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My Savior’s great---the Lamb of God who died. He bore God’s wrath,<br />
And now with Christ I’m crucified. <br />
I no longer live---but Jesus lives in me.<br />
It’s not by my merit, but through Jesus <br />
That my sins are gone! <br />
An Extraordinary Treasure<br />
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Blessed beyond all measure.<br />
Blessed with an extraordinary treasure,<br />
Raised by a woman who fears the Lord.<br />
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Her character is worth; <br />
Worth far more than rubies<br />
Her beauty if found---It is found within!<br />
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Thank You Lord, for blessing us with a mother,<br />
Who loves Your name and follows in Your ways.<br />
And Thank You Lord, that she taught us to love You too!<br />
And trained us to follow---to follow after You.<br />
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Her Heart is strong, and her spirit is gentle.<br />
Her strength is rooted---rooted in the Christ! <br />
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And as we fly, she cheers us on to higher heights.<br />
To live for You Lord, <br />
And to make much of Christ! <br />
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The Refiner<br />
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The power of self lingered over their lives; <br />
Desires, hopes, and dreams <br />
In their hearts did reside.<br />
But the Lord their prayers He heard. <br />
His power stronger than sin.<br />
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They asked for repentance,<br />
He gave them sorrow.<br />
For purity---He gave them anguish.<br />
They asked to be humble---He broke their hearts.<br />
Wishing to be dead to the world,<br />
He slew their living hopes!<br />
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As a refiner of silver and gold;<br />
God placed them in the fire <br />
To cleanse their souls.<br />
The cost of the cross broke their hearts,<br />
But to His sacrificing servants,<br />
Joy He imparts.<br />
Held in the fire by hands of grace;<br />
Their hearts cried out as He shaped their faith.<br />
They were held by grace.<br />
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The power of the cross <br />
Mortified self’s sinful whims. <br />
Joy in Christ---killed their craving for sin.<br />
They fought with all of their might,<br />
Against sinful flesh; <br />
Finding life in Christ while putting sin to death!<br />
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He gave them sorrow---they hated their sin.<br />
Giving them anguish---Their souls were purified.<br />
Breaking their hearts---He striped them of pride.<br />
Slaying their living hopes---they found true life!<br />
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As a refiner of silver and gold,<br />
God took them from the fire, <br />
He had cleansed their souls!<br />
The cost of the cross broke their hearts,<br />
But to His sacrificing servants joy He imparts.<br />
Held in the fire by hands of grace,<br />
Now their eyes see the Refiners face.<br />
They are held by grace.<br />
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(Based off of an excerpt from Elisabeth Prentiss)<br />
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Blessed Assurance <br />
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Blessed Assurance! Christ died for me!<br />
Through His death, I now am free.<br />
He bore my sin and took my shame.<br />
Now I stand---in Jesus name.<br />
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Christ took my place; He bore God’s wrath.<br />
He saved my soul; He gave me life!<br />
Not of my own---merit do I stand, only by the blood---of the Lamb!<br />
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Blessed Assurance! What glorious love!<br />
That God would shed Christ’s precious blood.<br />
What great exchange, the Godhead planned.<br />
In Christ’s righteousness---I stand.<br />
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Blessed Assurance! Christ reigns on High!<br />
“It is finished!” His victory cry.<br />
A child of God---I shall ever be;<br />
For Christ’s blood---has ransomed me.<br />
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Good Shepherd<br />
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Day by day and step by step, <br />
My Shepherd never leaves.<br />
He guides me with His love and care, <br />
His word it comforts me.<br />
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He fills my heart with songs of joy <br />
That brighten my darkest days.<br />
His grace renews my weary soul, <br />
As I follow in His ways.<br />
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O Shepherd, Good Shepherd, <br />
Hold me in Your arms!<br />
My heart is weak, but in You, I am strong.<br />
Throughout my life, You’ve sustained me.<br />
Your love has proven true. <br />
All I want to live for is You!<br />
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O Shepherd, Good Shepherd, <br />
Thank You for Your grace!<br />
You’ve brought me through the years,<br />
And sustained my growing faith.<br />
I trust You Lord. You know what’s best. <br />
I depend on You.<br />
Let my life reflect the beauty of You!<br />
Glory to My King<br />
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When I gaze upon a sunset sky, <br />
It fills my heart with awe;<br />
For I know that my Redeemer is Creator of all!<br />
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I fall to my knees before You my King,<br />
Overwhelmed by Your glory and Your majesty!<br />
I praise Your name, my Father in heaven,<br />
Overwhelmed by Your grace and mercy!<br />
Glory to my King!<br />
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He’s all glorious in splendor, arrayed in majesty.<br />
King of kings and Lord of lords; <br />
The Lamb who died for me!<br />
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The countless twinkling stars above, <br />
Shine to declare God’s beauty!<br />
The mountains and the foaming seas,<br />
Tell of His glory and majesty!<br />
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Such Amazing Love<br />
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Here I stand---Redeemed by Christ <br />
He took my sin---gave me new life<br />
The Father’s love---clearly demonstrated <br />
While yet a sinner, Christ died for me!<br />
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Such amazing love! How can it be<br />
That Christ would die for his enemy <br />
And reconcile His wayward ones <br />
To the Father;<br />
O praise the Son who took my sin, <br />
Endured my shame, He bore God’s wrath <br />
I stand in His name. <br />
Such amazing love!<br />
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Here I bow---before my King <br />
In adoration---His praise I’ll sing. <br />
Secure in Christ---standing firm in Grace <br />
Because of His mercy I’ll finish this race!<br />
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An Audience of One<br />
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Journeying down this road <br />
That Christ my Lord has placed me.<br />
Trusting in God alone to lead me as I follow.<br />
So I fix my eyes on Christ, <br />
Pressing hard to the goal;<br />
To be spent in this life, <br />
Glorifying my Lord!<br />
So I will live for an audience of One. <br />
Broken and spilled out for Jesus.<br />
Committed to live a life of love, <br />
Following in His steps.<br />
No turning back, no stepping down, <br />
No giving up---I’ll follow on!<br />
Living for an audience; <br />
An audience of One.<br />
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Pressing---on to Christ, f<br />
Forsaking all to follow.<br />
Rejoicing in the risen Lamb <br />
Who gave His life to save me!<br />
O Precious Christ!<br />
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Forgiveness flows from Calvary<br />
Where Jesus shed His blood for me.<br />
All my sin He did atone; <br />
God’s wrath He bore.<br />
He alone---drank the cup reserved for me, <br />
Bore my sorrow, and set me free!<br />
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O precious Christ, to You I cling. <br />
Upheld by grace ‘cause of Your love for me<br />
I deserved the hell You bore,<br />
But rejoice that now <br />
You’ve made me Yours.<br />
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Here I Stand<br />
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Here I stand before You Lord:<br />
As your servant, as your child.<br />
Living to make much of You my Savior, <br />
I glorify Your name!<br />
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Almighty God! The King of kings! <br />
Majestic Lord, to You I sing!<br />
You are the way---the truth--the life! <br />
You are the Son, in You is light!<br />
I surrender all to You my Lord<br />
For you have called me-and made me Your’s!<br />
I am not my own for I was bought with a price! You shed Your blood and gave me life! <br />
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Here I stand before You Lord overwhelmed,<br />
By Your wondrous love.<br />
Rejoicing in Your mercy and Your grace, <br />
I stand in awe!<br />
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Here I stand before You Lord, <br />
Refine me---burn away the chaff.<br />
Renew in me a passion for Your glory;<br />
For Your name!<br />
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Let Us Rejoice<br />
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I am rejoicing in grace. Sustained by God’s love,<br />
Overwhelmed by such great compassion;<br />
A gift from above!<br />
For Immanuel has come---O God with us!<br />
Our sins forever covered by His blood!<br />
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Let us rejoice, and let us bow down!<br />
Let us pour out all that we are <br />
For His glory alone!<br />
Let us be spent, and broken for Christ!<br />
For we now live because He gave us His life!<br />
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He died that dark day, upon the cross.<br />
He bore the Father’s wrath, intended for us.<br />
But the third day He arose,<br />
He arose from the grave!<br />
The Father’s wrath now satisfied; <br />
The sinner’s punishment paid!<br />
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Rejoice in the Lord! Bow down to Christ!<br />
He’s the greatest treasure of all; <br />
Give Him your life!<br />
Run hard for the goal. Be spent for His Name.<br />
Make much of Christ---live and die for this aim.<br />
Remember The Lamb<br />
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Draw near to the cross of Christ. <br />
Remember His nail pierced hands.<br />
He was pierced for our transgressions; <br />
Crushed for our iniquities.<br />
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Remember the Lamb---the Lamb of God!<br />
Who suffered in our stead, <br />
And bore the wrath of God.<br />
Remember His wounds that healed our souls!<br />
He was forsaken by His Father, <br />
Now such pain we’ll never know.<br />
Remember the Lamb!<br />
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Know and rely upon God’s love. <br />
Rejoice in the risen Son.<br />
He conquered the power of death, <br />
And crushed the chains of our sin.<br />
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Remember the Lamb---the Lamb of God!<br />
Who died that we might live reconciled to God.<br />
Remember His wounds that healed our souls!<br />
Now we are received by His Father, <br />
Such joy we’ll always know!<br />
Remember the Lamb!<br />
Be Exalted O, God!<br />
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Be merciful to me O, God, be merciful to me;<br />
For in You my soul takes refuge.<br />
In the shadow of Your wings, in You alone I hide, In You I take refuge.<br />
Till the storms of destruction pass by!<br />
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Be exalted O, God, above the heavens! <br />
Let Your glory be over all the earth!<br />
I will give thanks to You O, LORD, <br />
Among the peoples, <br />
I will sing praise to You among the nations.<br />
For Your steadfast love is great to the heavens,<br />
And Your faithfulness to the sky!<br />
Be exalted O, God, above the heavens! <br />
Let Your glory be over all the earth!<br />
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I cry out to God Most High, <br />
To God who fulfills His purpose.<br />
When my soul is in the midst of lions, <br />
I know my Lord is there.<br />
His steadfast love and faithfulness, <br />
Heal my broken heart!<br />
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Little Child<br />
Little Child, rest in my unfailing love,<br />
I know the hurt you feel; <br />
It’s a blessing from above.<br />
Though you don’t understand, <br />
When I put you through this season,<br />
Look to me, for I do have a reason.<br />
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It’s through the fire that gold is refined, <br />
And through these trials,<br />
I make your heart more like Mine.<br />
Only after the rain, does a rainbow shine,<br />
And through your pain, My promises you find.<br />
This life is only a hint that will pass, <br />
I’m preparing you for what will last.<br />
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Little Child, disappointments line your days,<br />
But remember they are My appointments, <br />
My mysterious ways.<br />
This suffering that My hand bestows<br />
Will turn out for your good <br />
With joys you’ve never known.<br />
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Little Child, for you I have so much in store,<br />
And because of these clouds, <br />
I know it’s hard to endure.<br />
But trust My love; the grace I give you today,<br />
It’s enough all sufficient <br />
As you follow in My ways.Sara-Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07123857286947497878noreply@blogger.com0