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The northern blast, the chilling winds
And drifting snows throughout the land,
Prepares the earth for coming spring,
And is all a part of God's own plan.
When spring has come with balmy breezes,
And life is seen on every hand,
Beauty peeps from bud and blossom,
And it's all a part of God's great plan.
The thunders roll down hill and valley,
And the lightning looks sublime and grand;
The waving grain and ripening fruit
Shows God's eternal love for man.
The graceful hills and fertile valleys,
Laden with rich fruit for man,
Depths of wisdom, love divine,
All a part of God's great plan.
Summer suns and southern breezes
Gently wafted o'er the land,
Makes golden sheaves and rich, ripe fruit,
A gracious gift from God to man.
The blazing sun, a mighty monarch,
Shining down upon our land,
The world revolving on its axis,
Is all a part of God's great plan.
Numerous planets, all in motion,
Endless space, seems broad and broader;
Solar system after system,
Everything in perfect order.
We wondering look with admiration
At His grand and glorious plan;
The silver moon and star decked heavens,
Whispering words too deep for man.