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Tell Them by Gary R. Ferris
I tell them Lord but they don’t hear,

They don’t care whether You shed a tear.

I show them Lord but they don’t see,

They don’t know it doesn’t come from me.
*****
Maybe it’s me that doesn’t get through,

If that is so, give them someone new.

I know I can’t fit the part,

I can’t reach into their heart.
*****
I do my best to share Your word,

But they act like they never heard.

They will not listen to what I say,

Give me words oh Lord I pray.
*****
Give them someone who is really smart,

That can touch their very heart.

Someone sharp and very wise,

That can open up their eyes.
*****


Don’t leave them Lord in my hand,

To be blown around like flying sand.

Give me Lord the words I need,

That will plant Your very seed.
*****
My words alone don’t have the life,

That can save them from the strife.

I do my best to tell what I know,

But they act as if it isn’t so.
*****
I tell them Lord but they don’t hear,

They don’t care whether You shed a tear.

I show them Lord but they don’t see,

They don’t know it doesn’t come from me

Written 8-09-06
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