UNFOLDING THE ROSE

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It is only a tiny rosebud,

A flower of God's design;

But I cannot unfold the petals

With these clumsy hands of mine.

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The secret of unfolding flowers

Is not known to such as I

GOD opens this flower so sweetly,

When in my hands they die.

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If I cannot unfold a rosebud,

This flower of God's design,

Then how can I have the wisdom

To unfold this life of mine?

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So I'll trust in Him for leading

Each moment of my day.

I will look to him for His guidance

Each step of the pilgrim way.

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The pathway that lies before me,

Only my Heavenly Father knows.

I'll trust Him to unfold the moments,

Just as He unfolds the rose.