I'm just a little flower

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I'm just a little flower
With open face;
I'm fully turned to God,
Receiving grace.
I don't know how to try—
This is my case—
I'm just a lily trusting God.
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Anne

Newcastle, NSW, Australia

I first heard this song as a teenager in New Zealand when some brothers were teaching us the guitar. I have since then always come back and gained encouragement from the words which reminds me that our function is just to shine! - To be a vessel to contain God's life - a mirror beholding and reflecting the glory of the Lord. May we be so simple not to care for 'knowing' or 'striving' so much - to simply feed on Him and He will take care of us.

I have been searching for all the verses and am so happy to have found them.


Esther Su

Does anyone know who was the composer of this beautiful song?


Joan Bodeman

Aptos, CA, United States

I have always appreciated this small song, especially while I was uncomfortably pregnant with my daughter. All I could do was trust the Lord, and sing Him this song in simplicity was a big help. I had forgotten all the stanzas, so I'm thankful to the Lord that Jamal shared them.

I appreciate that the Lord has called the saints to create this website reference and use it often. Thank you.


Ira Hsu

Eugene, OR, United States

This song is a good reminder of our position before the Lord... to be a simple, open vessel, turned toward Him every day! Lord Jesus, make us poor in spirit and willing to receive whatever You have in store for us today.


Anne

Chicago, IL, United States

I had never heard this song before, and appreciate the words very much. Thank you, Jamal, for the lyrics you added on May 21, 2010.


Samueleldwin

Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia

Thx for this song. I was supplied. This song makes me return to Him and I know I'm just a little flower.


Epaphroditus Enoch Gadzeti

HO, Volta Region, Ghana

When I went through this particular song,I realize my self to be nothing but a lily flower. It was so touching. I will be this lily flower open to the Lord. Wow


Jamal

1. I'm just a little flower with open face;

I'm fully turned to God, receiving grace.

I don’t know how to try. This is my case

I’m just a lily trusting God

2. There’s nothing on this earth that I desire.

There’s no experience that I require.

I only want one thing that I aspire

To be a lily trusting God.

3. If when I trust in God I’m put to shame;

If when I walk with God I come out lame;

These things don’t bother me; I’m not to blame

Since I’m a lily trusting God.

4. With all your worrying to clothe yourself;

So many lies you’ve told to gather wealth;

And though you’ve gotten rich, you’ve lost your health

Just be a lily trusting God.

5. It seems you know so much, But yet you fall;

And though you talk so much, yet you won’t call;

So what’s the use of it, for after all

Just be a lily trusting God.

6. So please don’t bother me with all your fears;

You strive and try so hard with sweat and tears.

Have faith in Jesus Christ. He’s always near!

Just be a lily trusting God.

7. Yes, please don’t bother me, I’m growing fine.

Oh please don’t share with me what’s on your mind.

I may not know so much, but still I shine.

For I’m a lily trusting God.

8. And please don’t bother me with all your cares;

Don’t make me listen to your begging prayers;

Our God is very great—He really cares!

Just be a lily trusting God.

9. It seems that I don’t care so much for you;

But if you knew my heart, I really do;

Yet lilies don’t know how to fret and stew

I’m just a lily, How ’bout you?


William Jeng

Irvine, CA, United States

Praise the Lord! Make me Your lily flower and just be so open to You!


Ruth Veronica

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Can't be so high-minded nor arrogant.

Thank GOD that I'm should be just a little flower with open face to Thee.

Lord Jesus, I love You.