Poems and songs are always a work-in-progress and never feel quite complete. But then, I guess that is especially appropriate for poems about grandchildren – they are definitely a work-in-progress. This one is for Gwyneth Anna Mitchell born 2016-09-14.
Happy, Blessed, GraceShe is Blessed to be a BlessingTrue Happiness guides her waysHer voice speaks truth and life and GraceGwyneth Anna is born todayGrace, Grace, God’s GraceCharisma will follow her all of her daysGift from the Lord to do His workRedeemed by the One who gave allAmbassador for worlds unseenChild of God and child of the fallGrace, Grace, God’s GraceCharisma will follow her all of her daysBlessed to see redemption draw nearTo see His Grace and truth and lightNew birth that shows the purposeShining bright in darkness of nightGrace, Grace, God’s GraceCharisma will follow her all of her daysA name that comes from the old worldFrom a land of mountains and seaTo a place of peaks and oceanTo a girl who is Blessed and freeGrace, Grace, God’s GraceCharisma will follow her all of her days