Happy Groundhog Day!

Punxsutawney Phil, the world's most famous furry forecaster, popped out of his burrow this morning and predicted six more weeks of winter.

The Groundhog Hymn - to the tune "Praise the Lord" by Natalie Sleeth, The Faith We Sing, #2020 (Watch a video of this being sung at the Stevensville UMC in Stevensville, Montana! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT_Z4pXGYOI)

1. Praise the Lord for the woodland creatures,
praise the Lord for the garden guests,
praise the Lord! for by them our lives are blest.
Praise the Lord for the scamp'ring squirrels,
praise the Lord for the graceful deer,
praise the Lord for the sounds of nature we hear.

Praise the Lord for the humble woodchuck,
praise the Lord for the mouse and mole,
praise the Lord for the backyard visits
that sustain the soul.
Praise the Lord for the wildlife near us,
praise the Lord as we watch them play
praise the Lord; always send a smile their way.

2. Praise the Lord for the change of seasons,
praise the Lord for the gifts they bring,
praise the Lord for the loveliness of spring.
Praise the Lord for the warmth of summer,
praise the Lord for the colors of fall,
praise the Lord for the beauty of it all.

Praise the Lord for the cold of winter,
praise the Lord every Groundhog Day.
Praise the Lord! It won't last for ever!
That's what the shadows say!
Praise the Lord for the gift of laughter,
praise the Lord for a silly song,
praise the Lord, always try to sing along.


©2008 F. Richard Garland. Published by The General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church, PO Box 340003, Nashville TN 37203.