[Intro: brief acoustic piano, fingerpicked guitar, soft double bass] [Verse 1: deep baritone solo, intimate and unhurried] Two children climbed an autumn tree, Their laughing faces turned to me. I spread my arms beneath the gold; They leaped before I answered, “Hold!” One in each arm, I held them near; Their laughter settled all my fear. “Why jump together from that tree?” “You always catch us, Daddy. See?” [Chorus: all-male quartet, four-part harmony throughout, no soloist] Father, I can rest in You; When I cannot see, You're true. Not a road without the rain, But Your presence through the pain. When the night is long and deep, You are faithful still to keep. Through the years and all they bring, In Your love, my heart will sing. [Verse 2: deep baritone solo, gentle acoustic accompaniment] Beneath a pale October sky, Two lovers promised, eye to eye. With trembling hands, they chose to stay, To love through every unknown day. Their quiet vows reminded me: Love trusts beyond what eyes can see. And like those children in the air, My heart can trust that You are there. [Bridge: baritone solo, softer piano, spacious phrasing] Be still, my soul; let noise grow dim. Release the weight and rest in Him. Though sorrow comes, I will not roam; Lord Jesus, You will lead me home. [Final Chorus: all-male quartet, continuous four-part harmony, no soloist] Father, I can rest in You; When I cannot see, You're true. Not a road without the rain, But Your presence through the pain. When the night is long and deep, You are faithful still to keep. Through the years and all they bring, In Your love, my heart will sing. [Outro: all-male quartet, soft sustained harmony] Leaves may fall from every tree; Still Your love is holding me. [End: natural piano chord, acoustic guitar and double bass resolve together]
