It’s been 7 years Lord, of difficult times
It’s been 7 years Lord, of hard rock climbs
And through it all you’ve kept my spirit
To conquer all and reach the summit
When I entered times of tears and misery
You caught me falling, and began your ministry
Of calming, soothing, building, and working
Making your child newly fit for walking
And when my head fell to my chest
When hands and feet cried only ‘rest’
I found it was you, my Jesus, who had set the test
Then enabled me to fly valiant, from the nest
No longer will I ever feel forsaken
Even in those seasons when I’m badly shaken
In those hours of acute hurt and grief
Your joy and gladness will be my balm of relief
My highway is prepared, it’s cleared of stones
And I know I’ll never take one step alone
Given courage and boldness, above any of my own
Loving mercy, walking humbly, as you have shown.