The Trees That Praise

I watched a leaf upon a tree

As it came and neared to me

And suddenly I realized

Its beating heart had seen the Christ.

I grinned as I did say, “Oh Lord

All creation does praise you more

Human hearts they need to see

How you adore praise to Thee.”

Then a tear did swell in me

Merely for His faithful plea

That if I’d fight beside Him still

He would give me daily meals.

As I turned the corner curb

He walked with me until I heard

If you’ll praise me like the trees

I will heal and deliver many.

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For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Isaiah 55:12