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Lord, Don’t Move the Mountain Lyrics

Lord don't move the mountainBut give me strength to climbLord don't move my stumbling blockBut lead me aroundLord don't move the mountainGive me strength to climbLord don't move my stumbling blockBut lead me all aroundOur cares we bring unto youYou told us, Lord, that we couldYou promised to help those who help themselfAnd I believe that you'll have mercy, LordLord don't you move the mountainJust give me strength to climbLord don't move my stumbling blockBut lead me aroundThe way may not be easyYou didn't say, Lord, that it would beFor when our tribulations get too lightWe tend to stray from TheeHave mercyYou might also likePlease don't move the mountainJust give me strength to climbLord don't move my stumbling blockBut lead your child all aroundEmbedCancel

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In this Gospel song, the singer prays to God to not remove their life struggles (symbolized by the mountain), but rather to give them the strength to overcome them (i.e. to climb the mountain or travel around it).

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