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I lifted your name to the Father
And asked Him to bless you today,
I asked Him to guide and sustain you
Each step of your heavenward way.

I mentioned your needs to the Father
And asked Him to amply provide,
I asked Him to show you His goodness
That always stays close by your side.

I spoke of your work to the Father
And asked Him to richly reward,
I asked Him to prosper your service
That honors our Savior and Lord.
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Dear child, you know I love you,
I care about your tears,
I want to bear your burdens
And calm your doubts and fears.

This load that you’ve been wearing
Is far too big for you,
But I will gladly take it
If you’ll just trust me to.

I’m strong – it will not hurt me,
I’m wise – I’ll understand,
I’m kind – I want to help you,
I’m good – so trust my hand.
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Come, see! The God of heaven
Is walking on this earth;
The angels He created
Announce His humble birth.

Come, see! The God of heaven
Is healing blind and lame
And making friends of outcasts
Who call upon His Name.

Come, see! The God of heaven
Is dying on the tree –
The innocent found guilty
To pardon you and me.
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The Scriptures we have treasured
When days are glad and bright
Become a kind of lifeline
When day has turned to night.

The hymns we love so dearly
When things are going fine
Become a kind of anchor
When hope is on the line.

The friendships we have nurtured
When life is at its best
Become a kind of safeguard
When troubles bring a test.
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Yes, I deserve to die,
My sin condemns my soul;
And by myself I can’t escape
Or shake its full control.

But Jesus died for me –
He took my sin and guilt,
He paid my debt upon the cross
Where all my hopes are built.

Now I am free indeed
For Christ has set me free!
He rose again and gave me life
For all eternity.
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God orders my steps with compassion,
His mercies are new every day;
He knows what will come and prepares me,
He teaches my heart what to pray.

His goodness is strong and unfailing,
His faithfulness flows from above,
His grace is more sure than the mountains,
He anchors my hope in His love.

There’s no one so kind and so patient,
His holiness shines like the sun;
He showers my path with His blessings
And meets all my needs one by one.
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It’s not the pain itself
A Christian greets with joy,
But rather what it helps us gain
When in the Lord’s employ.

Like Jesus Christ we pray,
Lord, must this cup be mine?
But then we yield to One we trust:
Lord, not my will, but Thine.

For in the midst of pain
We find His loving care;
And patience has its perfect work
In sorrow borne through prayer.
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I knew God through the time I spent
In Scripture and in prayer,
I heard Him in the still small voice
That showed His tender care.

I saw Him in His mighty works
And little blessings too,
The things He sent to show His love
And prove His Word was true.

But now I see Him with my eyes
And truly hear His voice,
I know Him as He knew me then –
It makes my heart rejoice!
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True hope is found in Jesus Christ
And in His endless love,
It is the anchor of my soul
Secured by God above.

True hope is having peace with God
Since Jesus died for me,
It’s knowing He’s forgiven me
And made me new and free.

True hope is trusting Him each day
Because I know He’s near
To guide my footsteps and to bless
So I don’t need to fear.
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