From the recording White Linen
We were living in Bridal Veil in 1970. It was winter and we traveled on the train to Eastern Oregon to sing in 4 different cities.
I composed this on the train.
Lyrics
Because They Had no Changes
Because they had no changes
They did not fear the Lord And could not
Cast their burdens on Him
Sing a new song
His right hand is holy
And has gotten Him the victory
The Lord has shown salvation
His righteousness revealed
To the heathen
The people of the nations
Chorus: Children all rejoice
And sing praise
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord
With voice and harp and horn
Let the ocean roar
The world and all that dwell therin
Let the hills be joyful
Together
For I will sing of mercy
Jesus has gathered us forever
And He's told us
Take my yoke upon you people
And ye shall
Find the rest you've needed
Children let your light shine
That men may see your good works
And glorify your Father who’s in heaven
Chorus
I will be with thee
When thou passest through the waters
And rivers shall not overflow thee
Through the fire thou shalt not be harmed
Neither shall flames kindle upon thee
Little children seek
And ye shall find the savior
Ask forgiveness
His spirit will come to you
© 1981 Charles Ellsworth Smith