Rachel Elizabeth For Rachel P. on her eighth birthday Audio Clip
Rachel is a teeny little girl who likes anything miniature.
The lilt of her name inspired the gently rocking melody.
As Rachel's mother is a dear friend, this song is for her too.
Rachel Elizabeth, tiny babe-in-arms
Rachel Elizabeth, we were captured by your charms
On that mid-November day when you opened up your eyes
The beauty of your tiny smile caught us by surprise
Rachel Elizabeth, the apple of our eye
Rachel Elizabeth, we couldn’t bear to see you cry
We said hello to tiny hands, to tiny feet and tiny toes
Good things come in small packages, or so the saying goes
...We welcomed you into the world, Rachel Elizabeth
Rachel Elizabeth, now an eighth-year child
Rachel Elizabeth, with manner meek and mild
You're learning every day - you’re really on your way
You're taking in the whole wide world, you growing little girl
Rachel, you little miss, you wouldn’t hurt a flea
Rachel E-LYE-za-beth, you’re such a joy to see
Gentle as a little lamb, trusting in your Shepherd’s voice
Jesus loves you, this we know, and for this we rejoice
Oh, Rachel Elizabeth, your journey’s not complete
Your whole life lies before you - may the Lord direct your feet
From the shelter of your mother’s wings you will someday leave and soar
But you’ll live within the grace of God now and forevermore
It’s not yet time to say goodbye – you’re still a little child
Rachel, won’t you please stay little...for just a little while
...Just a little while…Rachel Elizabeth
@ 2004 Key of E Flat Publishing
All rights reserved.
Track produced by Brock Caldwell, Sonic Circle Studio in Glendale, AZ.