Verse 1
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For so long to have looked
on the sea tossed to and fro
having friends say be still
why do you search so?
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Verse 2
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It was as if my soul
knew no real rest or peace
and I'm sure my parents
worried more than some.
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Verse 3
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But at age eleven
I was given a Bible
and allowed to read
cover to cover.
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Verse 4
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My friend Father Dobbertin
spent hours, days, weeks
months and years
in discussion of what I read.
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Verse 5
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Then prior to my joining
to go into the U.S. Navy
he looked at me and said,
"If you find it, tell me too."
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Verse 6
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It was only a yesterday ago
when the warmth of Father
embraced me with his spirit
so that today I do know.
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Verse 7
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May you all who read this
know of my deep love of you;
and I hold sacred your beliefs
so be secure in yours as I.
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Verse 8
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But this one moment
I wanted to share mine
with all of you who've
made of me who I am.
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