When the Valley Is Long
The shepherd never promises we will skip the valley, only that we will not walk it alone. This song was written for the long middle of a hard season.
“O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.”
Psalm 96:1 · KJV
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| Song | Key | Tempo | CCLI # | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track One | G | 72 BPM | 0000001 | |
| Track Two | D | 68 BPM | 0000002 | |
| Track Three | E | 124 BPM | 0000003 | |
| Track Four | A | 76 BPM | 0000004 |
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Short devotionals to read, pray and sing through on your own or with your small group.
The shepherd never promises we will skip the valley, only that we will not walk it alone. This song was written for the long middle of a hard season.
Before the new song comes the waiting. David waited patiently, and God lifted him out of the pit. Praise is often the fruit of patience.
Stillness is not doing nothing. It is ceasing to strive long enough to remember who God is. A quiet song for a noisy week.
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