Strength by Roy Benson Freeman

Strength by Roy Benson Freeman

Yes Lord, it's me again and like always I'm in need
Though not for fame and fortune my heart is without greed

I'm just weary from the burdens and the strength I seem to lack
I'm not asking for a lighter load, Lord I just need a stronger back

There are times when the road gets rough and it's hard to carry on
When rest always seems out of reach and all but faith is gone

Make my mind think clearly and use the wisdom it's acquired
Don't let decisions come in haste when my body becomes tired

My feet always seem smaller than the shoes I need to fill
And that's when I still need you Lord and know I always will

Alone in weakness I would falter but if you'll walk by my side
I can persevere in troubled times and within your strength abide

When my knees start to tremble and I fear that I may fall
I bow my head and close my eyes and on you Lord I call

And I pray that you'll walk with me as I strive along my way
To give me strength when I am weak and courage when I'm afraid

 
No I don't want a lighter load when this weight is all I've known
All I ask for in times like these is the strength to carry on

Ain't It Fine Today by Douglas Malloch

Ain't It Fine Today by Douglas Malloch

Sure, this world is full of trouble
I ain't said it ain't.
Lord, I've had enough and double
Reason for complaint;
Rain and storm have come to fret me,
Skies are often gray;
Thorns and brambles have beset me
On the road but say,
Ain't it fine today?

What's the use of always weeping,
Making trouble last?
What's the use of always keeping
Thinking' of the past?
Each must have his tribulation
Water with his wine;
Life, it ain't no celebration,

Trouble?  I've had mine
But today is fine!

It's today that I am living',
Not a month ago.
Having'; losing'; taking'; giving';
As time wills it so.
Yesterday a cloud of sorrow
Fell across the way;
It may rain again tomorrow,
It may rain but say,
Ain't it fine today?