Thy Perfect Plan

Oh, I must build with mind and hand,
my life upon the rock or sand;
be this my prayer and constant aim—
to glorify the God I claim.

Oh, let me never seek advice
from sinful souls who would entice
to leave the path of truth and right,
and walk with fools into the night.

So let me live, so let me walk,
so let me pray, so let me talk—
communing sweetly day by day
with Thee, dear Lord, the Truth and Way.

Chorus:
Thy plan, oh Lord, Thy perfect plan,
revealed throughout life’s rugged span;
help me to read with willing eyes
Thy blueprint for the highest prize!

fpn/1975

Published in Contemporary Psalms, p. 57, ©1975, Radiant Light Enterprises
The song was recorded on LP 771: God is Good, side two



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More to Follow

If this world is all there’s to it
and there’s nothing more to come,
then I say, “It just ain’t worth it.”
Most folks don’t have that much fun!

Oh, a few may seem to prosper
and they seldom lose a day;
things go well and they make money,
but there’s lots more work than play!

Some have plans when they retire
but by unexpected quirk,
things go wrong with one or the other 
and their plans so seldom work.

Friend of mine, there’s more to follow
if you want it—oh, please do!
Rich rewards and life eternal,  
God is offering me and you!

fpn/undated



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The Sane Perspective

This world is too far gone
for me to make big plans;
enough for me to know
my times are in God’s hands.
I’ve got a job to do,
Lord, help me not to shirk,
I’ll keep on looking up,
and go about Your work.

I know we’ve got to plan
and we need vision, too.
The young ones coming up
are just like me and you.
They need encouragement, 
and too, our confidence
for realistic dreams,
each laced with common sense.

God’s word is practical;
it tells it like it is.
This life is not for long;
it’s not our plan, but His
that gives fulfillment true
and peace at setting sun.
Let’s simply look to Him
until the day is done.

fpn / July 1985



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