ALONG THE BEACH
As we walk along the beach of life
And see myriad grains of sand
That query of old comes to mind
What is man, oh Lord, what is man
Are we like a hapless starfish
Just tossed upon the shore
Our fate determined by a whim
Or, is there something more
Before our tide goes out, O Lord
Before our days are spent
Help us see we're here by choice
That we've been heaven sent
Come ashore and show us, Lord
Just what we're meant to be
Teach us of a kinship rare
Of our relationship to thee
As we place our sinking footsteps
In the soft, soft sands of time
Teach us of thy graciousness
And of thy love sublime