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

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