I stepped outside one morning, Before the workday called, And looked across the hood of my truck At the trees standing tall. So many limbs before me, They filled my field of view— I couldn’t see the river, Lord, But I knew it still flowed through. Chorus Help me see beyond the trees, Lord, Move the branches from my eyes. Slow me down so I can hear You Through the noise that fills my life. Your blessings haven’t vanished; They’re still flowing faithfully. Give me ears to hear Your voice, Lord, And eyes beyond the trees. Sometimes life gets moving And carries me along; I’m working, worrying, hurrying, From early light till dawn. I miss the quiet beauty You placed right next to me; The river keeps on flowing, Though it’s hidden by the trees. Chorus Help me see beyond the trees, Lord, Move the branches from my eyes. Slow me down so I can hear You Through the noise that fills my life. Your blessings haven’t vanished; They’re still flowing faithfully. Give me ears to hear Your voice, Lord, And eyes beyond the trees. Some limbs are my distractions, Some branches are my fears; Some grew slowly through the seasons, From the burdens of the years. Show me what needs pruning; Clear the view in front of me. The blessing may already be there— Just beyond the trees. Bridge The river never left me, It was flowing all the time. Your goodness never failed me, I had only lost the sight. So quiet down my restless heart And draw me close to Thee; Lord, help me move the limbs aside And see what You can see. Final Chorus Help me see beyond the trees, Lord, Move the branches from my eyes. Slow me down so I can hear You Through the noise that fills my life. Your blessings haven’t vanished; They’re still flowing faithfully. Give me ears to hear Your voice, Lord, And eyes beyond the trees. Yes, the river’s still there flowing— Just beyond the trees.
