The publication date is unknown, but a reader reports having sung it in a Catholic church in Trinidad and Tobago during the 1980s. "Just Beth", another visitor to this website, was able to provide the words as shown below.
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1. Looking at the sunrise,
Heralding the dawn
List’ning to the birds sing
Hearing every sound,
I’m at peace with nature,
Because, I suppose,
all my cares and troubles
Are resting with the Lord.
2. Children playing round me
Laughter’s in my heart.
People toiling sadly
Comfort I impart.
Joy is with me daily
And it’s all I know
Because Jesus loves me
For He told me so.
3. Listen to me, brothers,
Heed to what I say;
Place your trust in Jesus
Let Him guide your way.
He will not forsake or
From you turn away;
Peace is yours my brothers,
Jesus is the way.
Oh my goodness. I used to sing this song in primary school. St. Joseph's Girls' RC. I know the tune very well. Our priest recently burst into this song during his sermon last month. Brought back so many memories. Thanks for the lyrics. I would get the music teacher to determine the chords
ReplyDeleteYes Yes Yes Belmont Girls RC School and St Francis Church. The best...I remember every word. It was beautiful. I got thrown out the choir for miming.
ReplyDeleteThis is the song it is lovely I sang it this morning. It gives me so much Joy. I wanted to send it to my WhatsApp friends. It is sad that there is no YouTube versions of this song. Thank you Ronald
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