An original hymn with text by Mark Fotheringham below. Dedicated to pioneers, the early Utah Mormon pioneers in particular.

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Bless this arm, keep it sound, as I turn this desert ground.

Water flows from mountain stream. By Thy Hand, this land redeem.

Sanctify all who toil, blessing all that grows.

Let the desert now rejoice, blossom as the rose.

Bless all seeds, as I sow. Let them here take root and grow.

Send Thy rains from up above, warming sunshine filled with love.

May the toil of these hands, bring Thy blessings close.

Let the desert now rejoice, blossom as the rose.

Fire or frost, wind or rain; may my work not be in vain.

Help me prosper ev'ry day. Keep the locust still at bay.

Through each trial, help me stand, in Thy strength repose.

Let the desert now rejoice, blossom as the rose.

In my soul, deserts be, waiting to be turned by Thee.

Let Thy blessing as the rain, open up my heart again.

May the Lord, bless my toil, ev'ry weed dispose.

Let the desert now rejoice, blossom as the rose.