“Hear and Hearken,” New Era, June 1995, 10–11 Special Issue:The Scriptures—Written for You In Tune: Hear and Hearken Words by Gerald N. Lund Music by Lynn S. Lund 1. I read words upon the paper, Race thru pages one by one, And forget these words are coming From the Father and his Son. So my eyes stray to the window As my thoughts lag far behind, And the power of the scriptures Fails to reach my wand’ring mind. Chorus 2. If I concentrate and focus, Train my mind to really seek, Then the letters take on meaning And the words begin to speak. What were once but plain black letters Take on life and lift me up, Heal my heart and soothe my spirit, And refill my empty cup. Chorus 3. In the scriptures there is power If I pay the needed price. First I read and then I ponder, And apply them in my life. Oh the joy, the joy of knowing What the Lord would have me do. For in doing comes the power To meet life and see it through. Chorus Chorus I must hear and hearken, Read, and then obey. I must pray and ponder, Then walk within his way. It is not enough to read, To lay hold upon the word. Not until I give full heed, Will he know I have heard. Copyright © 1986 Lynn S. Lund. This song may be copied for incidental, noncommercial church and home use. ImageMusic, Hear and Hearken ImageMusic, Hear and Hearken