Tender mercies follow me

as through this life I travel.
I wander through the lonely paths

and stumble through the bramble.
But during all the while I walk,

I talk with you each mile.
Your answer carries through the breeze;

reassurance makes me smile.
I see your love upon the faces

of babes in their mother’s care.
I see your peace in the old folks

who rest in their rocking chairs.
I hear you whisper quietly

through the gentle bubbling brook.
I see your power clap thunderously

As you write my name in your book!
I wonder why you care so much for me

as in my meditation I linger;

For you know every hair on my head

and each wrinkle on my fingers.
Every action and thought you have

is for my eternal soul.
How do I understand this love

that is far beyond what I could know?
So as I live this life of mine,

I only hope to leave a trail
Of a bit of you in each one I meet

as over life’s seas I sail.
Please help me Lord to shine,

as you have polished this vessel I wear,
To reflect the tender mercies,

that you bestowed on me with care.