Dawn

Dawn
(Original)

At night when darkness falls
And shadows seem so near
Reach upward to the Heavens
To One who’s always near

He knows your hopes, your fears, your dreams
He knows the pain you bear
He wants you to reach out to Him
Look up, He’s always there

He’ll hold you when you tremble
Send His angels ‘round about
To buoy you up and help you
Of His love there is no doubt

He mourns with every loss you feel
Weeps each time you cry
As He holds and hears and loves
His Comforter is nearby

Each night the darkness fades away
Into a new tomorrow
Each dawn becomes a brand new day
Bringing hope instead of sorrow

Hold close to those who love you
Cling to them with all your might
These family ties that bind us
Help us upward to His light

For families are Eternal
Joined with sacred ties that seal
Generation to generation
In a never ending wheel

- Melinda L. Durrant

Angel Children

Angel Children

Precious souls from our Father in Heaven
Touched our hearts and then quickly moved on

Here but an instant and then to Eternity
Special angels from our lives have gone

Perfect and pure they return to that Home
Where close to Christ’s bosom they’ll stay


Unbidden tears softly fall to our cheeks
As for guidance and comfort we pray

Cradled in Heavenly arms they are resting
Awaiting a day filled with comfort and peace

When you with your children, again reunited
Feel a Heavenly joy that won’t cease


-Melinda L. Durrant

To a Friend Who Grieves

To a Friend Who Grieves
(Original)

I cannot claim to understand
The pain you’re going through
I know that we are left sometimes
Not knowing what to do

I cannot heal your pain
I’d never even try
But there’s a waiting shoulder
If you ever need to cry

You lost a precious spirit
With destiny untold
A tender angel spirit
Whose hand you long to hold

This spirit touched your life
For such a short, short time
Yet filled your heart with wonder
Of the mountains it would climb

Now this special soul
Has returned to Home above
Gazing down on you
And sending you such love

“My time’s not yet,” it whispers,
“And it may take awhile
But someday, sooner than you think
I’ll greet you with a smile

“It will not be right now
It may be far away
But in your heart I know
That I’ll forever stay

“I am a special angel child
Not destined for this Earth
But, Mom, I hope you understand
What all this pain is worth

“For Families are Eternal
And love forever shines
And giving life to children
Is a calling that’s Divine

“So, thank you for the chance
To share my life with you
I know I didn’t stay too long
For now, my mission’s through.”

I hope these words, though simple
Give comfort, love, and peace
As heartache, pain, and sorrow
In time begin to cease

You are His precious daughter
I know He aches for you
And with His loving guidance
He will help you through.

- Melinda L. Durrant

To a Friend Who Grieves

To a Friend Who Grieves
(Modified)

I cannot claim to understand
The pain you’re going through
I know that we are left sometimes
Not knowing what to do

I cannot heal your pain
I’d never even try
But there’s a waiting shoulder
If you ever need to cry

You lost a precious spirit
With destiny untold
A tender angel spirit
Whose hand you long to hold

This spirit touched your life
For such a short, short time
Yet filled your heart with wonder
Of mountains it would climb

Now this special soul
Has returned to Home above
Gazing down on you
And sending you such love

“My time’s not yet,” it whispers
“And it may take awhile
But someday, sooner than you think
I’ll greet you with a smile

It will not be right now
It may be far away
But in your heart I know
That I’ll forever stay

I am a special angel child
Not destined for this Earth
But, Mom and Dad, I hope you understand
What all this pain is worth

For Families are Eternal
And love forever shines
And giving life to children
Is a calling that’s Divine

So, thank you for the chance
To share my life with you
I know I didn’t stay too long
For now, my mission’s through.”

I hope these words, though simple
Give comfort, love, and peace
As heartache, pain, and sorrow
In time begin to cease

You are His precious children
I know He aches for you
And with His loving guidance
He will help you through.


-Melinda L. Durrant

A Call Has Come

A Call Has Come
(Original)


A call has come
To serve the Lord
To spread the Gospel
To all the world

Cherish this moment
Holding tight to the rod
His Spirit will guide you
Sweet daughter of God

Your calling is noble
Your nature Divine
You heed Holy promptings
You learn line upon line

You join in the ranks
Of the noblest of youth
You march forth in glory
As a soldier of truth

You seek to bring hope
To souls lost in despair
You seek to bring Light
As the “good news” you share

Serving with honor
With a prayer in your heart
Will bring blessings unmeasured
As you do your part

As you follow the Savior
He will reap what you sow
Not all will be easy
But hard times help you grow

Go – spread seeds of the gospel
You’ve prepared yourself well
Keeping close to His Spirit
There’s no way you can fail

-Melinda L. Durrant

Pray

Pray

The skies were clear, it was early morn
The wind was still, the sunshine warm
My soul was cloudy, damp and drear
I was alone, no friends were near
The trials seemed harsh, the blessings seemed few
Then someone whispered, “I suffered for you.
Upon the cross I hung that day.
Now all you need do is kneel down and pray.”
My knees slowly bent as I knelt down to pray
With righteous intent I started that day

Now when I feel lonely, and I’m all on my own
I remember that day when my soul ceased to roam
I lift up my voice as His praises I sing
To Him all my joys, all my sorrows I bring
He is my Light as I go day to day
And when it feels dark I kneel down and pray
So whenever YOU feel dreary or blue
Remember He who suffered for you
Heed His wise counsel and remember each day
That all you need do is kneel down and pray

-Melinda L. Durrant

Answers

Answers

We all want the way to clearly be shown,
All that was hidden before to be known
The Lord hears our prayers and in His own special way
He will cause us to search, to find, to pray
His answers come softly as we earnestly seek
He’s promised to answer the humble and meek
He teaches us daily line upon line
Not showing us all with one big sign
To pray in faith, to seek the truth
It’s what we are taught while in our youth
To talk to Him as our Father so dear
To keep his commandments and have Him near
We’ll watch and we’ll listen and in faith kneel in prayer
With His love here to guide us and His Spirit ever there

-Melinda L. Durrant