There have been times
I did not need Him
Or at least, that's what I thought
Times I did not pray to thank Him
When I knew I ought

My life has been like...
The vast open sea
As I drifted with the storms
That raged inside of me

My soul was like a ship
Sinking in the darkness of the sea
There His hand reached out for mine
Pulling me up... setting me free

"After The Storm"
He brought the needed calm
It was there He held me close
In His forever, forgiving arms

It was there my heart embraced His grace
Not the crashing of the waves
Nor the torrent rains
With the awful howling gale
It is He who takes the helm
Guiding me throughout my life
Upon this sea and earth I dwell

By Brenda Conley (c) 2002



Midi "By The Sea"
Is used with permission by the composer
and is copyright Bruce DeBoer
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