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Charting a New Course (Sondheim)

Our Lord’s there for me There so lovingly Through the dark He guides me As He promised me He would He has always understood And when I’ve not been good Still by my side He’s stood Offering His love He sends to me his Dove How does He know just what I need when I’m down Why, He just offers love Sends me a better plan Then He gently takes my hand He would never leave me to flounder alone No He lifts me high Comforts me when I cry Until each tear is brushed away by His hand His comforting hand Leads me to a new land It’s the kind of love that comes from just One Not the love from a man He leads me home Takes me as I am Inspired by His heart A new course I chart Grateful for a new start I know we’ll never part For John Heck's Sondheim contest. Lyrics to be sung to the tune of "Finishing the Hat" from "Sunday in the Park with George."

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Lynette Chachere

Date: 5/24/2010 10:56:00 PM

this is a wonderful poem of god forever being by your side and never giving you anything one can't handle beyond their own being. i love the lyric as well.tears are cleansing. -Always&Forever Lynette

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 3/26/2010 10:22:00 AM

Enjoyed, thanks for your comments--I am trying to recover, from those arrows. Hehaw!

Billy Thekidster

Date: 3/16/2010 4:16:00 PM

Perhaps it's because I'm somewhat bias with you, but you deserved one better than #2. Congrats Carolyn. Still a great inspirational write. Best Wishes Always, Bill

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/13/2010 5:38:00 PM

Congratulations in this contest, it looks like it was really difficult and you did well, CArolyn! I do not even know this song he gave you. Gosh!! Luv, Andrea

John Freeman

Date: 3/10/2010 5:34:00 PM

Awesome #2 You Go girl. Congratulations. Agape, Moses

Carrie Richards

Date: 3/10/2010 11:50:00 AM

Great lyrics Carolyn...and so well deserving this win!! Congratulations dear Friend!! :) Love, Carrie

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 3/10/2010 11:34:00 AM

Congrats Carolyn on your second place win in John's contest.. a wonderful write and win for u to so enjoy..luv.. Linda-Marie..

Sean Kelly

Date: 3/6/2010 1:10:00 PM

Superb lyrics , Carolyn and an excellent piece. This is not easy , but you have mastered it .....

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 3/6/2010 9:42:00 AM

Carolyn, God is a wonderful, loyal, spiritual companion. This is a wonderful expression of your faith and gratitude for God's presence in your life. Good luck in the poem. Love, Dane Ann

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/5/2010 12:19:00 PM

This is lovely Carolyn and a wonderful entry for John's contest. Best of luck in the contest, this is sure to place. Love, Connie

Corinne Curcio

Date: 3/5/2010 3:38:00 AM

A lovely entry Carolyn. Good luck in the contest

Brian Strand

Date: 3/4/2010 11:48:00 PM

Best wishes in the contest Carolyn.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 3/4/2010 9:27:00 PM

Dear Carolyn, Most Magnificent Write I would wish YOU Good Luck but I think YOUR Superior Talent has this Contest Won Congratulations LOVE YOU ALWAYS...HG

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 3/4/2010 2:46:00 PM

Beautiful is youe heart and this soul of yours which sings beautifully to our one and only God..lovely..Charma

James Peranteau

Date: 3/4/2010 12:59:00 PM

This chimes the heart Carolyn...it made the sour in me pass dear friend from my troubled soul of late...thank you for dancing on this slip this way !!! love, james

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 3/4/2010 12:27:00 PM

enjoyed reading today,

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/4/2010 9:38:00 AM

Since I am not familiar with the song (then again I could be if I looked it up and heard it)I don't know if the lyrics fit but great idea and words anyway.. Good luck in the contest. Keep the creative pen flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work. Sara

Anna-Marie Docherty

Date: 3/4/2010 8:45:00 AM

Hugs and standing ovation, loved this! There is strength and comfort in your words here Carolyn... Well done, kindest thoughts, Anna-Marie.

John Beam

Date: 3/4/2010 7:57:00 AM

Great writeI hope you win i am going to go and sing along now thanks for comment have blessed day in the Lord Jesus amen

John Freeman

Date: 3/3/2010 4:53:00 PM

Beautiful song Carolyn. You must sing it to us one day. Good luck in contest. Agape, Moses

Marty Owens

Date: 3/3/2010 1:47:00 PM

I love this song and tried to sing along the best I could...Good luck in the contest..Thanks for all your nice comments all the time....Marty

Daver Austin

Date: 3/3/2010 7:59:00 AM

Beautiful song, Carolyn. Luck in the contest. BIG LOVE, daver

Derrick Burton

Date: 3/3/2010 7:12:00 AM

Beautiful and inspirational poetry. Really enjoyed this write here and flows so well. I also hope you will check out some of my latest art placed at the bottom of my new poem. Have a great day.:)

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 3/3/2010 5:49:00 AM

Carolyn, so beautifully written. I wish you the best in John's contest. Love, Carol

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 3/2/2010 7:58:00 PM

I love it, Carolyn! A truly inspirational piece and how beautifully written! This is a winner in my book. Good luck in the contest and thanks again for all your kind comments. Get well soon. Take care. Your friend, Caroline.