Name: Didn't have to do it
Duration: P00H03M41S
Description: Many thanks to the composer of this piece of music, Dr Ross Henderson

Didn't have to do it

from Making the broken pieces whole by Simon Phillips, Ross Henderson (guest artist)

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Many thanks to the composer of this piece of music, Dr Ross Henderson

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DIDN’T HAVE TO DO IT

Tell you of a sister
So faithful in her deeds
Nothing was too much trouble
She’d be there to meet the needs
She would give up time and place
To see what she could do
Took the burden on herself
To see the matter through

She didn’t have to do it
But she did it anyway
There was nothing to it
There was no price to pay

Tell you of a brother
Who, like Barnabas of old
Such a great encouragement
His love just broke the mould
He was always there to lend a helping hand
No matter the situation
He’d be the first to stand

He didn’t have to do it….

They didn’t have to do it….

There are people everywhere
With such a heart to give
They’re the ones who really
Show us how to live
By their great example
They’re like jewels on the shore
Precious, yet so rare, they give
And then they give some more

Tell you of a Father
Of his gentle, loving care
A love so insurmountable
That nothing can compare
Both the sister and the brother
Motivated by desire
To please him and to imitate
And take his message higher

They’re the ones the extra mile
Is no further than a smile (worthwhile)
Tender is their loving care
Touching is the love they share

Repeat ending.

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from Making the broken pieces whole, released June 19, 2017

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SimonJPhillips Edinburgh, UK

This has been the fulfillment of a dream and an answered prayer. Many thanks to Andrew and Ross who have done much to add their talents enabling me to bring my lyrics to life. I hope this album will truly bring glory to God.

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