Misc Praise Songs – Overshadowed (Guitar)
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[Description]
Gospel musician George Schuler was sitting at the piano one day, playing nothing in particular,
just a random series of notes and chords. His mind rambled over the varied experiences of his life,
and how the Lord had protected and blessed him. After a while, a distinct melody seemed to take shape under his talented fingers.
The notes seemed to say to him, “I’m overshadowed by His mighty love,” but he could make little more of them.
Finally, the thought came, “Why not call Dr. Ironside, and ask him to write some words to fit the tune?”
His phone call found the Bible teacher at work in his study. Ironside protested that he was not a poet,
but said he would do his best. Schuler expected a result in a few days, but actually a whole year went by.
Then, as Mr. Schuler was going over some of his unpublished compositions, he came across the melody once again. Certain that the song lyrics were completed long ago,
and that Ironside had simply forgotten to tell him, he phoned again.Harry Ironside was out, but his secretary took the message that George Schuler would drop
by the next day to pick up the song. When Ironside heard that, he was stunned. He’d totally forgotten the commission! Digging in a pile of papers he found the manuscript,
sat down at his desk, and in less than half an hour he completed the song Overshadowed.
[Verse 1]
Am E7 Am Dm How deso - late my life would be, Am E7 Am How dark and dreary my nights and days, E7 Am Dm If Jesus' face I did not see, C D G To brighten all earth's weary ways
[Chorus]
C F Dm I'm overshadowed by His mighty love C G C Love eternal, changeless pure. C F Dm Overshadowed by His mighty love C G C Rest is mine, serene, secure. F He died to ransom me from sin, D D7 G G7 He lives to keep me day by day, C F Dm I'm overshadowed by his mighty love, C G7 C Love that brightens all my way.
[Verse 2]
Am E7 Am Dm With burdened heart I wandered long, Am E7 Am By grief and unbelief distressed; E7 Am Dm But now I sing faith's happy song, C D G In Christ my Saviour I am blest.
[Chorus]
C F Dm I'm overshadowed by His mighty love C G C Love eternal, changeless pure. C F Dm Overshadowed by His mighty love C G C Rest is mine, serene, secure. F He died to ransom me from sin, D D7 G G7 He lives to keep me day by day, C F Dm I'm overshadowed by his mighty love, C G7 C Love that brightens all my way.
[Verse 3]
Am E7 Am Dm Now judgment fears no more a-larm, Am E7 Am I dread not death, nor Satan's power; E7 Am Dm The world for me has lost its charm, C D G God's grace sustains me every hour.
[Chorus]
C F Dm I'm overshadowed by His mighty love C G C Love eternal, changeless pure. C F Dm Overshadowed by His mighty love C G C Rest is mine, serene, secure. F He died to ransom me from sin, D D7 G G7 He lives to keep me day by day, C F Dm I'm overshadowed by his mighty love, C G7 C Love that brightens all my way.