Those of you who know me know of my phenomenal musical talent.
I have none.
So, this poem was written by my sister Janice, music written and performed by my brother David, posted by me. The picture above I had made from a slide of David and Janice when my parents were missionaries in France in the early 50s. They are old now.
STAND FAST
4/4, 102 bpm, D Words: Janice Cooley Jones
Music: Dave Cooley
D F#
Make sure of your footing, while loved ones are slipping.
G D A
While grasping at sin, they scoff at your stand.
D F#
They’ve had godly learning; they’ve had the equipping.
G D A
Now shunning the power, they label it bland.
Chorus:
G D
Pray. Dig your roots deeper;
G D
Watch God make you stronger.
G D G A A
Trust Him and serve Him; your faith He’ll expand.
D F#
They deny God is loving, and run from His mercy.
G D A
They dishonor His word as they break His commands
D F#
World’s pleasures are fleeting. God knows how much longer
G D A
They’ll struggle. When humbled, they’ll reach for His hand.
Chorus
Bridge:
G D
Lord, give them perspective, while opposing and provoking,
G D A
Lord, give them perspective-while they chase the world’s charms,
G D
Lord, give them perspective-while they’re fighting your pleading
G D A
They’re not making progress, they’re sinking in sand.
G D
Pray. Dig your roots deeper;
G D
Watch God make you stronger.
G D A G D
Trust Him and serve Him; your faith He’ll expand.
G D A G D
Trust Him and serve Him; your faith He’ll expand.
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