Bawled like a baby!

Happy Canada Day!


Ok, so today was fast sunday. I was the first one to get up (something that has NEVER happened before) to bear my testimony. This crazy American just wanted to share the good news of having a file number for Immigration! I also cried and cried. I just really love Canada. :) A few people told me they appreciated my testimony, and that it made them feel special. :)

THEN for the closing prayer, we sang "O, Canada" I bawled my head off. Sniffling, shaking, quivering... I don't know why, the water-works were like Niagara Falls people. It's SUCH a powerful song. I guess I just really felt God's presence there with me. Margie Schultz (adorable mid 50's lady with short greying curly hair) put her arm around me for the durration of the song, and by the 3rd verse, I was able to sing most of it. I'm so glad I had a tissue with me!

Here are the lyrics of the song. Even if you don't appreciate Canada as much as I do, you should be able to appreciate God's creation, and know that the Americas (ALL of them) are a part of God's Choice land.

1)
O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada,
We stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land, Glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee;
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

2)
O Canada! Where pines and maples grow,
Great prairies spread and Lordly rivers flow!
How dear to us thy broad domain,
From East to Western sea!
The land of hope for all who toil,
The true North strong and free!
God keep our land, glorious and free.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!

3)
O Canada! Beneath thy shining skies,
May Stalwart sons, and gentle maidens rise.
To keep thee steadfast thro' the years,
From East to Western sea.
Our own beloved native land,
Our true North strong and free!
God keep our land, glorious and free.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!

4)
Ruler supreme, who hearest humble prayer,
Hold our Dominion, in thy loving care.
Help us to find, O God, in thee,
A lasting rich reward.
As waiting for the better day,
We ever stand on guard.
God keep our land, glorious and free.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!

I have been so blessed in my life. I'm so thankful that I'm able to see God's divine creation on this earth, and know that no matter where I live, He will always have a hand in my life.

Hopefully you can feel that power in your lives as well. :)