God Holds the Future in His Hands Song Lyrics and Chords
God Holds the Future in His Hands Song Lyrics and Chords by Ricky Skaggs
God Holds the Future in His Hands
Recorded by Rickey Skaggs
Written by William S. Monroe
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Dread not the things that are ahead
The burdens great the sinking
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thorns that o'er the path are spread
God holds the future
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in His
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hands
God holds the future in His hands
And every heart He under
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stands
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Him depend He is your friend
He holds the future
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in His
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hands
We know not what tomorrow hides
Of sun or storm or good or
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ill
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only know His dear hand guides
And He will be our
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Father
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His hand created earth and sky
The zephyrs and the storms that
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rage
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years to come and years gone by
To Him are but an
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open
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Live close to Him and trust His love
Assured that while on earth we
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roam
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e'er may come He bends above
To guide His children
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safely
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home
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FAQ
Who sang the the song God Holds the Future in His Hands?
- The song God Holds the Future in His Hands was sang by Ricky Skaggs.
Who is Ricky Skaggs?
- Rickie Lee Skaggs (born July 18, 1954), known professionally as Ricky Skaggs, is an American neotraditional country and bluegrass singer, musician, producer, and composer. He primarily plays mandolin however, he also plays fiddle, guitar, mandocaster, and banjo.Skaggs was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2016 and the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2018. On January 13, 2021, it was reported that Skaggs had been awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Donald Trump, alongside fellow country musician Toby Keith.
