God Abides

God abides in heaven above,

While here on earth I need his love;

God abides both near and far,

Until I look through the door ajar.

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God abides both within and without.

While my poor head is filled with doubt,

God abides on high in the sky,

When time has come, in dust I'll lie.

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God abides deep within my heart,

With people and things being quite smart;

God abides over hovering waters,

As parents watch their sons and daughters.

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God abides in the minds of men,

As I watch the words flowing from my pen;

God abides in the life of the living,

As the dead are judged by effort and giving.

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God abides in the words on a page,

As generations turn and people age;

God abides in the things of old,

Where sandstone turns from rock to gold.

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God abides in thought and deed,

Where time seeks out and searches my need;

God abides in life and death,

As now I seek him and draw my breath.

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Signed,

Still to be found.