I Go Forth Today

from Rise with the Dawn by The Deer's Cry

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“I Go Forth Today”
Words and Music by Karen Ballew

I go forth today, the Creator of the Universe by my side.
The light of the Son dwells deep in me, its radiant beams to shine:

“Oh light my path, help me to see
The wonders of this life and Thy love.”

I go forth today in movement of rivers and roaring seas.
They carry me far beyond my thought to where I am meant to be:

“Stir my longings, Oh Lord, guide them on to Thee,
To the marvels of Thy love and Thy plans for me.”

I go forth today in beauty of forest and golden field;
Uplift my soul, remind me my spirit for to yield

“To glories unseen, to joys unknown,
True friendship and grace, God’s gifts to us.”

I go forth today, the Creator of the Universe by my side.

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from Rise with the Dawn, released January 16, 2020
Words and Music by Karen Ballew
Karen Ballew (vocals & harp), Quinn O'Donnell (vocals), Mary Brunson (violin)

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A Nashville based band named after an old Irish prayer, we play and sing original music inspired by Irish, Bluegrass, Jazz, and other genres.

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