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   Counsel with the Lord in All Thy Doings - for SATB Chorus and Piano               

   Words and Music by Betsy Lee Bailey
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          "Counsel with the Lord in All Thy Doings" was inspired by the words of the prophet Alma (Alma 37:37) as he gave counsel and advice to his son Helaman.  His advice was to pray always, even asking the Lord's guidance in the smallest and simplest of matters.

           For Father's Day once many years ago, I was asked to give a talk at Church.  Those who knew me then, remember that I was not too keen on public speaking.  As I was pondering on what to say in my talk, I recalled Alma speaking to his sons.  What a wonderful father he must have been to give such counsel to his children.  I thought that this might be a good topic for my Father's Day talk, but I had a sudden burst of inspiration, so I had to take the time to write this song first.  My daughter and a quartet of her friends actually sang it for the meeting, as well.  Their stirring performance gave me the courage to go ahead and give my talk.  I don't have a clue as to what I said, but I sure remember how beautifully the kids sang!
​Counsel with the Lord in All Thy Doings

Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings.
Cry unto the Lord in solitude,
And He will lead thee, and He will guide thee,
And He will always direct thee for thy good.

Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings.
Seek to learn this wisdom in thy youth,
And He will bless thee, and He will teach thee,
And He will show thee the pathway of the truth.

And when thou liest down at night, may He watch o'er thee.
And when thou risest in the morning, may thy heart be full of thanks.
Let all thy thoughts be directed unto him.
Let the affections of thy heart be placed upon the Lord forever, forever.

Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings.
Plead for strength and courage to do right.
And He will help thee, and He will heal thee,
And He will hold thee and bless thee with His light.

If ye will keep and do these things just as I say,
Ye shall be lifted up at the last day.