THE LORD IS GOOD

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The Lord Is Good

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My trials came and crushed me down

So low, I didn't have the strength to stand.

I felt life's meaning all was gone;

That shattered were my dreams, and all I'd planned.

Through endless days and nights I tried

To understand why God allowed such pain.

I felt defeated and alone,

And that I never would be whole again.

But in a still, small voice God spoke,

As I fell on my knees and sobbed a prayer.

I felt His loving arms uphold,

And lift me from the depths of my despair.

PRAISE GOD! THE LORD IS GOOD!

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I never knew in those dark days

The things that God was planning for my life,

Or just how close to Him I'd grow,

While groping through my heartache, tears and strife.

Or that God soon would send my way

Some others who were hurting just like I;

And I could share their agony,

And help them understand the reason why.

Oh Lord, I thank You for the way

You've worked all things together for my best.

If I had known no suffering,

Then others' lives through me could not be blessed.

PRAISE GOD! THE LORD IS GOOD!

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by Betty Jo Mings

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