We have entered a sacred trust
That blesses us from within
Much is expected of us
May we ever stand with Him
“He that is not with me is against me” (Matthew 12:30)
Mother did what she could
To bring about the good.
She taught me how to face
Life's hardest trials with faith.
Her example did tell
To suffer through and smile.
So, to endure it well,
Out of love, all the while
Mothers don't give up
They know their child's needs
Nurturing much with love
They teach them how to succeed
[Verse 1]
Mother did what she could
To bring about the good
She taught me how to face
Life's hardest trials with faith
Her hands were worn but kind
Her prayers were strong and wide
When shadows pulled me low
She stood and made me go
[Pre-Chorus]
Her example did tell
To suffer through and smile
Out of love, all the while
She held me every mile
[Chorus]
Mothers don't give up
They know their child's needs
Mothers don't give up
They plant the seed (plant the seed)
Nurturing much with love
They teach them how to succeed
Mothers don't give up
They know their child's needs
[Verse 2]
When tears came to my face
She never fled the place
She'd wipe the storm away
And name a brighter day
She saw what I could be
Before I could believe
And every scar I wore
She turned to something more
[Pre-Chorus]
Her example did tell
To suffer through and smile
Out of love, all the while
She held me every mile
[Chorus]
Mothers don't give up
They know their child's needs
Mothers don't give up
They plant the seed (plant the seed)
Nurturing much with love
They teach them how to succeed
Mothers don't give up
They know their child's needs
[Bridge]
So if I stand today
It's from her steady grace
The lessons in her hands
Still guide me where I land
I hear her in my heart
When every road is hard
She gave me strength to rise
And keep my eyes on skies
[Final Chorus]
Mothers don't give up
They know their child's needs
Mothers don't give up
They plant the seed (plant the seed)
Nurturing much with love
They teach them how to succeed
Mothers don't give up
They know their child's needs
Mothers don't give up
They know their child's needs
Mothers don't give up
They plant the seed (plant the seed)
Christ Walking on the Water, by Robert T. Barrett; GAK 243; Primary manual 7-17; Matthew 14:22–33; Mark 6:45-51
With rising pressures, I was swirling in fear
Falling, drowning, and gasping for air
I did not think that help could appear
And I doubted anyone would care
THEN
A bright thought came. It buoyed me up
I was a child running and free!
Smiling, soon to be encircled in love
Within God's arms waiting for me
That thought alone reached into my heart
And brought me back to a cherished place
Where I could think, freely, out of harm
And deeply breathe in God's warm embrace
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