I think Voices of Service quartet beautifully presents any song they sing, but I especially enjoy hearing them sing “Footprints in the Sand” (by Simon Cowell, David Kreuger, Per Magnusson, and Richard Page). The lyrics are so full of hope, and the quartet’s harmonies are outstanding.
Below are the lyrics that they sang with piano accompaniment on America’s Got Talent finale. I invite you to listen on youtube.
FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND
“You walked with me,
Footprints in the sand and helped me understand where I’m going.You walked with me when I was all alone with so much unknown along the way.
And I heard You say, I promise you I’m always there when your heart is filled with sorrow and despair.
And I’ll carry you when you need a friend;You’ll find My footprints in the sand.
When I’m weary, I know You’ll hear me, And I can feel You When You say…
I promise you I’m always there when your heart is full of sadness and despair, and I’ll carry you when you need a friend. You’ll find My footprints in the sand.
I promise you I’m always there when your heart is full of sadness and despair; I’ll carry you when you need a friend. You’ll find my footprints in the sand.”
The beautiful song as originally written included additional lyrics. Voices of Service’s slightly shorter version shared enough to offer needed hope, beautiful sound, and a message of truth.
The comforting concept of God carrying us is found in the Bible: “…and in the wilderness where you saw how the LORD your God carried you.” (Deuteronomy 1:31)