Sunday, August 31, 2014

In The Hollow Of Thy Hand

Today was my little brothers farewell. It hit me hard today that Austin Keyes, my only sibling, will be leaving for two years to serve the people of Quito Ecuador on September 10, 2014. He will be serving in the North Quito mission and heading to the Mexico MTC in just ten short days! Our friends and family gathered today at our church house to listen to my brother give a talk and show his excitement about this amazing opportunity for him to serve the Lord. A beautiful song was sung during our church meeting by Sarah Lindemann, and it really hit us all hard. It made us realize the amazing work that our Heavenly Father will do for all the missionaries out there, and what he will do for my brother.

In The Hollow Of Thy Hand
By Janice Kapp Perry

Dear Lord who blesses us with love
Please send this day thy spirit from above
As this thy son, accepts a call from thee
Help him we pray to learn humility

Direct his footsteps everyday
And keep him ever walking in thy ways
Inspire him as he spreads the gospel plan
Lord, hold him in the hollow of thy hand

Chorus:
In the hollow of thy hand as he grows from boy to man
Help his understanding deepen and increase
In the hollow of thy hand as he grows from boy to man
Let him know the special blessing of thy peace

Dear Lord, who hears and answers prayers
Please keep thy servant always in thy care
As he prepares to teach his fellow men
Oh keep him safe and bring him home again

Protect him from all worldly ways
And always send thy spirit when he prays 
Give him the courage of a righteous man
Just hold him in the hollow of thy hand

Chorus:
In the hollow of thy hand as he grows from boy to man
Help his understanding deepen and increase
In the hollow of thy hand as he grows from boy to man
Let him know the special blessing of thy peace

As he faces life's demands
May he take a valiant stand
Give him shelter in the hollow of thy hand

 





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