Written by Phyllis Y. Pace

When I wanted to give up
You said no
Wanted to throw my hands up
You said hold on
When I wanted to toss the towel
You said no my child
Now I stand instead
Wondering will I dread
The words you said

When I wanted to walk away
You said stay
When I wanted run and hide
You said abide
When I wanted to leave it all
I could hear you call
Now I stand instead
Wondering will I dread
The words you said

Somehow I'll dry my tears
And lift my head
Resist my fears and embrace
The words you said
And now my faith has been restored
I'm learning to trust you more
Now I stand instead
No longer dread
The words you said

I'll abide, I'll sing, I will sing (tenors)

In the shadow, Underneath his wing I'll abide I will sing (altos)

Shadoe, Underneath his wing, I will sing (sop)