The Storms We Face
By Susan Vaughan Shumake
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Sometimes, the storms we face
Wash the dirt that’s out of place
Crashing waves upon our land
Bringing cleansing from God’s hand
Things beyond our range of sight
Blazing through the dark of night
Will be broken from their path
Bringing healing aftermath
Listen to the calm still voice
Fear or Faith will make its choice
We have a common foe to fight
Greater than earth’s greatest plight
No man can stop its course alone
We raise our voices to Your throne
Worshipping our God and King
Praying all, one chorus we sing
Lifting all to Heaven’s Heart
To stop the course of Satan’s dart
Sickness raging at our door
Death, destruction at its core
Bringing fear around the globe
Stealing lives, threatening hope
Isolated and alone
Brothers, Sisters stayed at home
Waiting for disease to pass
Praying that it will not last
God of mercy hear our cry
Creator of our land and sky
Giver of all life and breath
LORD who conquered Hell and Death
Rise and move across the earth
Breathing LIFE giving new birth
Strengthening the hearts of men
Lift our eyes and souls again
God of Glory shine Your light
Repel the darkness, fight our fight
Now then let us Stand Still and See
The Greatness of Your Victory!
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“Now then, stand still and see the great thing the Lord is about to do before your eyes!”
1 Samuel 12:16
