Where the Lilies Grow

          Up upon the mountain top is where I love to be
          Up where life is full of contentment and all is trouble free.

         When the inevitable tribulations come and I descend into
         a valley, with him I have the power to stand.
         Remembering 'tis God's promise to me that nothing nor
         anyone will be able to pluck me out of his hand.

        On the day I find myself feeling in solitude down in the
        lowest valley where the springs of water flow,
        "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh
        my help, My help cometh from the Lord," This assurance
         I know.

        On top of the mountain I have joy unspeakable as I find
        myself at my very best.
        But when in the valley I can still count it all joy for God said
        I will be able to withstand any test.

         I will not remain on the mountaintop; on that pinnacle I
        cannot forever reside.
        As I travel down into the valley, I have the promise that
        there with me he will also faithfully abide.

       Preferring the mountaintop where the refreshing breezes blow,
       I must ne'er forget, 'tis in the valley where the lilies grow.

                              John 10:28;   Psalm 121:1