Diane Tuiofu Music
and the Arts
Composer, Arranger, Pianist
Here am I; Send Me
"'Here Am I; Send Me' is a beautiful testimony of the happiness that comes with walking in the Lord's ways and as we serve others and preach the Gospel" (Toni Thomas). "For behold, the field is white already to harvest; and lo, he that thrusteth in his sickle with his might, the same layeth up in store that he perisheth not, but bringeth salvation to his soul; and faith, hope, charity, and love, with an eye single to the glory of God, qualify him for the work. Remember faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, brotherly kindness, godliness, charity, humility, diligence. Ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Amen" (D&C 4:4-7).
Lyrics
Text: Toni Thomas Music: Diane Tuiofu
Verse one
The love of God
Has followed me all of my days.
There is no greater happiness
Than walking in His ways.
I’ve known the joy of serving,
The peace that speaks within,
The sweetness of repentance
Stealing sorrow from my sin.
For this, I know God lives.
Chorus
But a world without faith
Is a world in chains;
As the darkness deepens
How can hope remain?
Who will bring the light,
The truth that maketh free?
Who’ll reflect the love
That the Savior guaranteed?
Lord, here am I; I will go.
Here am I; send me.
Verse two
Where sorrow dwells,
Where emptiness wearies the soul,
I’ll gladly share those heavy cares
As Jesus bore my own.
I’ll seek the hearts that hunger,
Yet wander, lost in fear,
And teach them of their Father
Who longs to draw them near.
For this, I know: God loves.
Bridge
Where would I be today,
If not for others long ago
Who sacrificed time and life,
So that I could know?
So that I could know?
Repeat Chorus