Soldiers, My heart goes out to you You're in my thoughts and prayers And I weep for you For all thy laden cares.   The battle is too great The war too long Too many hearts broken Only God can change that is wrong.   Hearts filled with hatred Striving to gain Wars and rumours of wars Causing hearts pain.   Mothers losing sons Children losing dads and moms Their world turned upside down Because of deadly bombs.   One day it will all be over May you then be free A heart filled with peace Gone all the agony.   But now that the war is raging Seek the Rose while He may be found A rose that has no thorns That dwells deep within the desert ground.   He's the lily of the valley A rose in the desert sand That you may cast all your care While in the toilsome land.   Have you ever felt His presence In the midst of the storm A strength like none other When the enemy sounds the alarm.   When the desert storm begins to blow Like a mighty rushing wind His love and peace Gently to the heart He can send.   There remains a shelter A healing of the nations A returning to God Assurance of solid foundations.   Cling to the Rose of Sharon Soldier, you're not alone Hold to God's strong hand He can bring you safely home. Danna Robinette All Rights Reserved 12-9-07                                                   Midi: The Rose Music by Margi Harrell