It was his grandmother’s faith and hands that inspired him, he said. Probably his salt of the earth upbringing in Slab Fork West, Virginia too. Whatever it was, I thank God for his soulful poetry that sang Jesus’ vision of neighborliness into our souls. His words sure are a comfort these days. You know the song: “Sometimes in our lives we all have pain, we all have sorrow. But if we are wise we know that there’s always tomorrow, Lean on me… Please swallow your pride, If I have things you need to borrow, For no one can fill those of your needs, That you won’t let show. You just call on me brother, when you need a hand, We all need somebody to lean on, I just might have a problem that you’ll understand We all need somebody to lean on!”
Thank you, Bill.
Song: Lean on Me
Artist: Bill Withers 1938-2020
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