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Matney Woodard

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Frances Matney Woodard (1922 – 1991) was born in Huntington, Texas the eldest daughter of a Methodist minister. After working for the US Military during World War 2, she attended and graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. After marrying, she settled in Longview, Texas where she was very active as a Sunday school teacher, youth & children’s choir director, church secretary, choir member, songwriter, and soloist at her Church and throughout East Texas.

She was a Spirit-filled believer who loved the Lord. She was a prolific writer who dedicated her last years in this world to writing songs and poetry, many that were never distributed or published outside the family. I am very proud to share some of her writing with the world. I pray that it blesses you. — Harrison Woodard

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Frances Matney Woodard (1922 – 1991) was born in Huntington, Texas the eldest daughter of a Methodist minister. After working for the US Military during World War 2, she attended and graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. After marrying, she settled in Longview, Texas where she was very active as a Sunday school teacher, youth & children’s choir director, church secretary, choir member, songwriter, and soloist at her Church and throughout East Texas.

She was a Spirit-filled believer who loved the Lord. She was a prolific writer who dedicated her last years in this world to writing songs and poetry, many that were never distributed or published outside the family. I am very proud to share some of her writing with the world. I pray that it blesses you. — Harrison Woodard

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God has made so many wonderful promises is the theme of this poem by Frances Matney Woodard. And we know that God cannot lie or change His mind.

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There is no better friend than Jesus. That is the message of this Christian poem by Frances Matney Woodard.

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A Christian poem by Frances Matney Woodard celebrating Spring.

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Another poem honoring mothers from my Mother, Frances Matney Woodard.

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A Mother's Day poem from my mother Frances Matney Woodard.

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Jesus is Lord! That is the message of this poem by Frances Matney Woodard. Its far better to accept that now in this life, than to realize the truth when you no longer have a choice.

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A Christian poem by Frances Matney Woodard on life and the decisions we make that have eternal consequences.

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God wants us to be as happy as Mockingbird is the theme for this Christian poem by Frances Matney Woodard.

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God is love. That is the message in this poem by Frances matney Woodard.

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A Christian poem by Frances Matney Woodard on the joy, peace and love that comes from a relationship with Jesus.

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This poem is about God always being present and ready to lead the Believer through the tough times.

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