Rejoice

Rejoice

I went outside to greet the morning,
The sun was shinning down.
I heard the birds in the trees singing,
What a lovely, lovely sound.
I lifted my arms to the heavens,
And praised my Lord out loud.

Rejoice, oh my soul rejoice,
For the Lord is here with you in this day.
Listen to His words and follow in His way,
So that you may know and rejoice.

The cool air like a kiss upon my cheek,
As it calmed my heart down.
The gentle laughter of a small creek,
adding to the symphony of sound.
The sweet perfume filled my mind,
From the flowers on the ground.

Rejoice, oh my soul rejoice,
For the Lord is here with you in this day.
The love of the Lord will guide your way,
So with all that is in you rejoice.

I felt His loving arms surround me,
As I sat there on the ground.
The peace that His grace brought me,
None greater can be found.
He opened up my heart so I could see,
That to Him I am forever bound.

Rejoice, oh my soul rejoice,
For the Lord is here with you in this day.
His love for you can never be taken away,
So rejoice, give thanks and rejoice.

Carl A. Gooch ~ 23 September 2009