The Painter's hand is firm and never falters As He shapes the living portrait of my soul There is wisdom in each line He smooths and alters Where I see unfinished canvas, there the Painter sees the whole He knows the strength that grows in shadow When I'm reaching for the light He sees the majesty and glory Beyond my mortal sight And though I may not understand The artistry of heaven's plan I will trust the Painter's hand unceasingly He will make a masterpiece of me The Painter's hand is gentle as He renders Every stroke of living color patiently In shades of darkest night or brightest splendor He reveals His grand design, and shows me what I'm meant to be He knows the strength that grows in shadow When I'm reaching for the light He sees the majesty and glory Beyond my mortal sight And though I may not understand The artistry of heaven's plan I will trust the Painter's hand unceasingly He will make a masterpiece of me And when I come before Him, kneeling at His feet I marvel at His love for one so small and incomplete Then His spirit whispers peace to me Restores my soul and teaches me The wonder of my provenance and worth He knows the strength that grows in shadow When I'm reaching for the light He sees the majesty and glory Beyond my mortal sight And though I may not understand The artistry of heaven's plan I will trust the Painter's hand unceasingly He will make a masterpiece of me
The Painter's Hand (Tagalog) Rendered by: Rodalyn Joy S. Andaya Tagalog Translation: Aries Kevin John Andaya Song by: Sally DeFord Kamay Niya'y sakdal napakahusay Habang ginuguhit ang aking buhay Bawat kulay ay taglay ang karunungan Sa tingin ko man ay kulang, sa mata Niya'y sakdal. Batid ng Dios na sa anino'y may lakas at liwanag May karangalan at luwalhati di ko man mabanaag Kahit hindi ko matanto ang sining ng kalangitan Ako'y mananalig sa Kanyang kamay Ako ay babaguhin Nyang tunay. Mga kamay Niya ay kay banayad Buhay ko'y kinulayan ng kayrilag Maging sa kadiliman ay may liwanag Ang Kanyang kalooban sa akin ay inilahad. Sa twing ako ay yuyukod sa Kanyang harapan Pagibig Nya'y sapat para sa'king kakulangan Ang kapayapaa'y dulot Nya, sa akin ay pinakita Ang kulay ko't tunay na halaga.
