Come before Him with gladness
All ye with burdened hearts
And lay it all at heavens door
Where the healing will slowly start

He will meet you there with a smile
And gently take your hand
Then understanding all that you feel
He’ll explain to you about His plan

That He is working out His purpose
In every circumstance of your life
And will use your pain to draw you close
When your heart feels only strife

That He understands your burden
As only He can do
And will work it out in faith
Creating it all anew

He knows the burden you carry
Of wanting to work it out on your own
But His plan is to carry you
With the wings of heaven alone

That even through your darkest events
He will draw you to a higher place
And will place you gently upon its road
Where you can walk with Him in grace


Karen Chalfant
February 26, 2005