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"When the Leaf Falls"

C.J. Ingerson
12/1/98

Verse 1
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As it transcends
the space around
with this its life ends
without a sound.

Verse 2
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Does the tree die
asks the children
with tears to cry
innocence not hidden.

Verse 3
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No the tree survives
by this Fall cleansing
resting it now revives
till Springs new dressing.

Verse 4
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Doesn't it get cold now
with Winter to go through?
No it hibernates somehow
as if it is asleep it's true.

Verse 5
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Is that what people do
When they fall asleep
they're hibernating too
for our promises to keep?

Verse 6
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Yes children it is the same
we too are awake then sleep
that is why the Savior came
for Father's promises to keep.

Verse 7
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All waiting like the leaf
within the ground they live
from our mortal life so brief
waiting our services to give.

Verse 8
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So Holy Temples dot the land
not just for worship, but for all
an essential part of Father's plan
that everyone will hear His call.






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