REMEMBERING THE TIMES I SPENT WITH GOD [W, 3-22-23]

CHRIST IN WINTER: Reflections on Faith & Life for the Years of Winter--

REMEMBERING THE TIMES I SPENT WITH GOD [W, 3-22-23]

[To the tune of “Standing On the Promises” by Russell Kelso Carter]

 

{I discovered this hymn start in my “Work On These” file. I’m not satisfied with it, but it’s a Lenten hymn, so I’ve got to get it in here soon… Of course, it’s not for corporate worship, unless it’s in a setting where there are only old people.}

VERSE 1

My brain is full of sawdust

And my eyes are failing fast

My ears are full of noises

And I know my strength can’t last

But I can sing this song of joy

As I face the Lenten fast

I’m remembering the times I spent with God

CHORUS

Remembering, Remembering

Seeing scenes of holiness

Along the days now past

Remembering, Remembering

Remembering the times I spent with God

VERSE 2

We’ve shared the times of joy and grief

Pled for mercy when I went wrong

Upheld by the everlasting arms

Divine love so full and strong

Knowing I would be renewed

When the days and nights grew long

I’m remembering the times I spent with God

CHORUS

Remembering, Remembering

Seeing scenes of holiness

Along the days now past

Remembering, Remembering

Remembering the times I spent with God

VERSE 3

I’ve heard the voice of angels

When children sang on Christmas eve

I have felt the arms of comfort

When a loved one turned to leave

As I face eternal dawn

Nothing left now to achieve

I’m remembering the times I spent with God

CHORUS

Remembering, Remembering

Seeing scenes of holiness

Along the days now past

Remembering, Remembering

Remembering the times I spent with God

John Robert McFarland