There are angels keeping vigil Across this land of ours They guard and comfort those in need And soothe the deepest scars Yes, God is in His heaven His mercy is assured To hearts that long for lasting peace He offers that and more This world is ever changing We worry and we fret But He alone can dry the tears Caused by heartaches we have met When morning breaks the darkness And hope transcends despair You'll find His great transforming love Is shining everywhere Karen Shaw Matteson © 2001

Thou who has given so much to me,
give one thing more; a grateful heart.

~~ George Herbert

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