To quote a lister: I have never heard a song that touched me instantly. There is a very special peace that God gave to me through you and your song. This is a beautiful song!!!
I'm a one man band who is an overnight success waiting for sun rise.
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Story behind the song
This song was written for dramatic film I wrote and directed entitled "LIFE: It's a 'CLASS' project," for The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The film has won numerous national awards.
The song was originally recorded by Larry Stewart of Restless Heart. Dut to label problems the song was never released.
Lyrics
“God Knew Your Name”
Words and music by Jim Likens
© 1998 Jim Likens
Before the light of day, shined on your little face
God knew your name.
When no one else could see how precious you would be,
God knew your name.
And He held you so close in His loving hand
And He wanted all to see, that
Before the light of day, shined on your little face,
God knew your name.
Before you walked around, before you first fell down,
God knew your name.
Before you rode your trike, and then that first red bike,
God knew your name.
He was with you everyday, right there by your side
Even when you made mistakes. And
Before the light of day shined on your little face,
God knew your name.
Before those wedding bells range their story well,
God knew your name.
Before that first new home and children of your own
God knew your name.
And through all times, both the good and bad,
He held you in His hand, and
Before the light of day, shined on your little face,
God knew your name.
As you gracefully grew old you know you had been told
God knew your name.
And one day when you died and your friends and family cried
God knew your name.
And the angels carried your soul to me
And I said “Welcome home!”
You were one of mine, I loved you for all time,
I knew your name.
You were one of mine, I loved you for all time,
I knew your name.
