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A Heritage of Hope and a Legacy of Love

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    Lyrics:

    In a world of fleeting treasure where all precious things may pass
    How can I bestow on those I love the riches that will last?
    I would leave them an inheritance of everlasting worth
    I would give to them a treasure that is theirs by right of birth

    I will teach them of the Savior, of his sacrifice for them
    We will search the works of scripture that their love may grow for him
    That they may learn to feel the Spirit, we will kneel in sacred prayer
    That their hearts may yearn for heaven, we will seek our treasure there.

    When uncertainty surrounds them, may our home be blessed with peace
    May they find within a haven where their hope and faith increase
    Where their confidence in Christ may grow, wherein they are assured
    That the strength of true conviction bars all doubt beyond the door

    In a world of fleeting treasure where abiding things are few
    May I leave with them my witness of the things I know are true
    That they may rest among the riches of righteousness secure
    That amid the wealth of heaven, no want shall they endure.

    That those who follow after me may share
    An inheritance of wealth beyond compare
    That they may turn to God above, that they may know the blessing of
    A heritage of hope and a legacy of love


    Church Music Contest: Relief Society division--2nd place 1989