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The Hour Draws NighThe Painters Hand
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Follow the painting from sketch through completion. It's fascinating to watch it fill out and become what the artist envisioned. • The song that accompanies it is an allegory, comparing our Heavenly Father to a master painter who is making a masterpiece of each one of us, one experience at a time. • • The Hour Draws Nigh Painting by Megan Rieker • See what Megan has to say about this painting, and more of her beautiful art at http://www.meganrieker.com • The Painter's Hand Words and Music by Sally DeFord and Valarie Olson; vocals by Heather Prusse; cello by Ramona McConkie • A version of this video without vocals is available here: • • The Hour Draws Nigh/The Painter's Han... • Download the MP3 audio and free sheet music at • http://www.defordmusic.com/sheet-musi... • You can download these videos here: • With vocals by Heather Prusse: http://vimeo.com/87132396 • Without vocals: http://vimeo.com/90503245 • • Lyrics: • The Painter's hand is firm and never falters • As He shapes the living portrait of my soul • There is wisdom in each line He smooths and alters • Where I see unfinished canvas, there the Painter sees the whole • He knows the strength that grows in shadow • When I'm reaching for the light • He sees the majesty and glory • beyond my mortal sight • And though I may not understand • The artistry of heaven's plan • I will trust the Painter's hand unceasingly • He will make a masterpiece of me • The Painter's hand is gentle as He renders • Every stroke of living color patiently • In shades of darkest night or brightest splendor • He reveals His grand design, and shows me what I'm meant to be • He knows the strength that grows in shadow • When I'm reaching for the light • He sees the majesty and glory • beyond my mortal sight • And though I may not understand • The artistry of heaven's plan • I will trust the Painter's hand unceasingly • He will make a masterpiece of me • And when I come before Him, kneeling at His feet • I marvel at His love for one so small and incomplete • Then His spirit whispers peace to me • Restores my soul and teaches me • The wonder of my provenance and worth • He knows the strength that grows in shadow • When I'm reaching for the light • He sees the majesty and glory • beyond my mortal sight • And though I may not understand • The artistry of heaven's plan • I will trust the Painter's hand unceasingly • He will make a masterpiece of me
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