"I'll Never Let Go of Your Hand" ~ Don Francisco

I thought I would share a song that I have heard from my childhood, thanks to my parents collection of records...yep, that's right. Records...What I used to do on a rainy day, I'd dig out my dad's old turntable and just browse the records that are kept in the entertainment center. There's some good stuff in there...Joni Erickson Tada, Sandy Patti, and a favorite of my siblings and I - Don Francisco. I couldn't tell you exactly why he's a favorite. Maybe it's the way he takes stories from the Bible and puts them into song. Maybe it's the enthusiasm with which he sings. Either way, there's a truth that rings through.

This particular song reminds me that no matter what I go through, God is always right there with me. I may be going through the worst time in my life, but I'm not alone. May this be a reminder to everyone out there, you may feel alone and scared, but don't be - God is there and He will NEVER let go of your hand.

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"I'll Never Let Go of Your Hand"                      ~ Don Francisco

I know what you’ve been hearing; I’ve seen you hide your fear

Embarrassed by your weaknesses, afraid to let me near

I wish you knew how much I long for you to understand

No matter what may happen, child, I’ll never let go of your hand

I know you’ve been forsaken by all you’ve known before

When you failed their expectations, they’ve frowned and closed the door

But even though your heart itself should lose the will to stand

No matter what may happen, child, I’ll never let go of your hand

The life that I have given you no one can take away

I’ve sealed it with my spirit, blood, and Word

The everlasting Father has made His covenant with you

And He’s stronger than the world you’ve seen and heard

So don’t you fear to show them all the love I have for you

And I’ll be with you everywhere, in everything you do

And even if you do it wrong and miss the joy I’ve planned

I’ll never, never let go of your hand.

The life that I have given you no one can take away

I’ve sealed it with my spirit, blood, and Word

The everlasting Father has made His covenant with you

And He’s stronger than the world you’ve seen and heard

So don’t you fear to show them all the love I have for you

And I’ll be with you everywhere, in everything you do

And even if you do it wrong and miss the joy I’ve planned

I’ll never, never let go of your hand.

I’ll never let go of your hand.