My God Can Deliver
A Collection of Poems and Songs Written by the Late Calverine McLaughlin Hill
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20. I've Read in My Bible (6-27-1991) I. C C7 I’ve read in my Bible of a beautiful country F C Where no one ever will die; And how that the King who rules on the throne there D G Will dry every tear from my eye. C C7 I’ve read that the rivers run ever pure water, F C And the streets there are made of pure gold; F C And the leaves of its trees will be for our healing, G C And we’ll live there while ages shall roll. II. C C7 I’ve read there’s a river that one day I’ll be crossing F C Like Israel did long, long ago. And, as I step in the waves they will roll back D G And on dry ground I’ll cross to that shore. C I’ve read there’s a mansion prepared and all waiting F C And my Lord – His face I’ll see. F C In that beautiful somewhere where loved ones are waiting, G C No more heartaches are waiting for me. III. (KEY CHANGE) D D7 I’ve read that no tears will e’re mar its beauty, G D And no locks need be placed on a door. There’ll never be hatred, or cursing, or cross words, E A That we’ll ever hear any more. D I’ve read that its people, all will be holy, G D No sin in that city we’ll see. G D For God in His glory will rule there forever; A D This will be heaven to me.
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The late Calverine McLaughlin Hill was known by family and friends as a person who loved the Lord with all her heart and walked closely with Him each day. Even though her husband did not become a Christian and start attending church until years later, Calverine faithfully took her four children to church services by herself. She was a dedicated youth leader and Sunday school teacher who rejoiced to see many of her students eventually enter ministry. Later in her life, she taught adults in Sunday school where she continued to be recognized for her deep love for and knowledge of God’s Word.
In a posthumous collection, her daughter Carol shares songs (with chord notations) and poems that her mother began writing in the early seventies. Calverine had carefully documented in spiral notebooks the lyrics and chords of her songs that were usually inspired by her personal experiences or when her heart was burdened for someone else. Her writings touch on a variety of spiritual subjects and themes that include why God delivers, why all believers have a home beyond sin and pain, why Jesus wept, why we are safe in the Lord’s hands, and many more.
My God Can Deliver is an inspirational compilation of songs and poems shared posthumously to remind Christians everywhere that God is good.
About the Author
Carol Jean Hill Chatman is the oldest daughter of the late Calverine McLaughlin Hill. She and her husband Truman retired in 2010 after serving as missionaries in Uruguay and Peru for over twenty-six years. Carol drew from her background as a pianist and former English teacher to prepare her mother’s songs and poems for publication.