Rearview Mirror

 

Rearview Mirror

by Richard Lawry

Eyes ahead as I drive

On a long winding road

Then I glance in the mirror

At the landscape behind

I would have never seen

The places where I have been

The paths where you have led

Without looking behind

Let the rearview mirror show

Let the former scenes unfold

I will not linger here

But the past is clear

Trust His faithful hand

It leads to still water

And to productive land

Now I understand

I take a steadying breath

And think positive thoughts

Memories of how he led

But now I start again

Soft as a quiet whisper

Peace and love fills my heart

Because whatever else happens

I know where I have been

Let the rearview mirror show

Let the former scenes unfold

I will not linger here

But the past is clear

Trust His faithful hand

It leads to still water

And to productive land

Now I understand

Remember the grace

Remember the peace

Remember the love

Of a shepherd on high

Kindness and patience

Flowing from his hand

My rearview mirror

Brings me contentment

It helps me understand

Let the rearview mirror show

Let the former scenes unfold

I will not linger here

But the past is clear

Trust His faithful hand

It leads to still water

And to productive land

Now I understand

It just takes time

But it will fall into line

Just let the rearview mirror show

Let the rearview mirror show

You can listen to the song as recorded by Faded Chrome at this link