two songs for two friends

{as i listened to this song while driving today, i cried as the words put you immediately on my heart. although for two very different reasons, i could hear you both singing.}

how pale is the sky that brings forth the rain
as the changing of seasons prepares me again
for the long bitter nights and the wild winter's day
my heart has grown cold, my love stored away
my heart has grown cold, my love stored away

i've been to the mountain left my tracks in the snow
where souls have been lost and the walking wounded go
i've taken the pain no girl should endure
faith can move mountains of that i am sure
but faith can move mountains of that i am sure

just get me through december
a promise i'll remember
get me through december
so i can start again

no divine purpose brings freedom from sin
and peace is a gift that must come from within
i've looked for the love that will bring me to rest
feeding this hunger beating strong in my chest
feeding this hunger beating strong in my chest

get me through december
a promise i'll remember
just get me through december
so i can start again

i've been to the mountain left my tracks in the snow
where souls have been lost and the walking wounded go
i've taken the pain no girl should endure
but faith can move mountains
but faith can move mountains of that i am sure.

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{i sang this, too. take it from me. sing on. you will sing this too.}

great is Thy faithfulness, o God my Father;
there is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;
as Thou hast been, Thou forever will be.

great is Thy faithfulness!
great is Thy faithfulness!
morning by morning new mercies I see.
all i have needed Thy hand hath provided;
great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
sun, moon and stars in their courses above
join with all nature in manifold witness
to Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.

pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

{He was faithful to provide and preserve my "us". i am praying daily that he will provide and protect your "us".}