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If I Listen With My Heart (Original Version--Archived)

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    This song was written in 1996 for my youngest daughter, Amy. Verse three was inspired one Sunday when Amy and I were both sick. My husband woke me up that afternoon (he should have been a nurse) and said, "Our home teacher is here to help give you and Amy a blessing." I was cross, sleepy and not fit to be seen, but I grumped out to the living room, we got our blessings, and I stumbled back to bed more cross than before. A few weeks later, Amy said, "Mom, do you remember when dad gave us a blessing?" I did. "Well, when he put his hands on my head I felt sooooo good inside..." I looked over at my little girl, and she was in tears. I guess attitude counts.

      Lyrics:
      If I had been a little child when Jesus lived on earth
      I would have liked to walk with him and listen to his words
      But as I search the scriptures I can hear his words of peace
      And if I listen with my heart, I hear the Savior's voice

      I hear a living prophet speak the things that Christ would say
      If he were here upon the earth to talk with me today
      The prophet teaches how to live in righteousness and peace
      And if I listen with my heart, I hear the Savior's voice

      I feel my father's gentle hands laid softly on my head*
      I hear him call on priesthood power to comfort me in need
      I feel the warmth of heaven as he blesses me with peace
      And if I listen with my heart, I hear the Savior's voice

      He speaks to me in quiet ways that fill my soul with peace
      And when I listen with my heart, I hear the Savior's voice

      *alternate lyric: I feel a priesthood holder's hands...

      Church Music Submission: Children's Song Division - Award of Distinction 1999