Remember

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REMEMBER [Verse 1] Calling from the depths of the heart, There is a voice so sweet and soft; Falling upon my ears, I hark, A voice that calls me from afar: [Pre-Chorus] Though I cannot hear Him presently, Though this life has burdened me, Still He whispers to my memory, And says again so tenderly: [Chorus] My son, remember, I am near, My son, remember, I am here. When you cannot see Me, do not fear, Remember, remember, I am near. ⸻ [Verse 2] When the shadow of despair Rises darkly through the air, And my chest can scarcely move, Though my heart still longs to prove— That beyond the weight I bear, There is Someone waiting there; Then His mercy comes to me, And I hear Him tenderly: [Chorus] My son, remember, I am near, My son, remember, I am here. When you cannot see Me, do not fear, Remember, remember, I am near. ⸻ [Verse 3] “My son, remember as I’ve remembered you; Fly though your wings refuse. Dive forth though their tiredness Would make you afraid to lose. Before your doubt becomes reproach, Before your heart condemns you, Lift your eyes and move ahead— Let My remembrance carry you.” [Chorus] My son, remember, I am near, My son, remember, I am here. When you cannot see Me, do not fear, Remember, remember, I am near. ⸻ [Verse 4] And remember, though those around Are no longer here to better, Forget Me not beside the mound, The hill, the mountain, altogether. For if your heart should sink and shrink, You will find Me at its brink; And if your arms are worn and torn, I will mend what you have borne. [Bridge] If your heart sinks, I am the rift. If your arms tire, I won’t bend. If your wings fail, I will lift. If you are broken, I will mend. You are not alone. You are not alone. You are not alone. ⸻ [Verse 5] Despair not in your despair— What shall I do with one who sees Himself as nothing but repair, As nothing but his brokenness? But move—just make a single move; Let Me show you what I’ll do. I will grow you, little by little, Tall as stalks that bear their fruit. [Chorus — Expanded] My son, remember, I am near, My son, remember, I am here. When you cannot see Me, do not fear, Remember, remember, I am near. And when the road is long and steep, When you have no strength to keep, Take one more step, and I’ll be there— My son, remember, I am near. ⸻ [Final Verse] Remember and remember—cease not. Forever and ever—fear not. Be better and better—hear not The voices telling you you’re lost. Hear only the voice that guides you, Hear the voice that stays beside you, Hear the voice that has not left you, Hear the voice that says: [Final Chorus — Softly] My son, remember, I am near. My son, remember, I am here. Though you cannot see Me, do not fear, Remember, remember, I am near. [Outro] Remember… Remember… I am near. Remember… Remember… I am here. Forever and ever—fear not. Be better and better—fear not. Remember.