‘Spherical this time of 12 months, Lord,
our hearts are very tender,
susceptible to reminiscences
glad, unhappy, intense…
It is once we lengthy to be collectively
however we’re feeling on their lonesome,
once we thirst for only a sip of pleasure
however discover our cup’s run dry…
It is once we’re most in want of consolation
however our hearts go unconsoled,
once we attain for arms to carry us
however discover no heat embrace…
It is once we lengthy to know you are there, Lord,
to know you are shut at hand,
when we have to know you maintain us
and you may by no means allow us to go…
It is when we have to really feel your mild hand
attain out to heal our ache
and mend the scattered items
of our hurting, damaged hearts…
And it is ‘spherical this time of 12 months, Lord,
we keep in mind your candy start:
a young, helpless babe in arms,
susceptible and defenseless…
You realize our lot, you’ve got felt our ache,
you’ve got ached for assist and luxury,
so we belief you will convey us peace, Lord,
and by no means allow us to go…
So, yearly, round this time,
our tender hearts give up:
please maintain us, Lord, in your embrace,
and by no means allow us to go…
Defend us, Lord, whereas we’re awake.
hold vigil whereas we sleep
that awake, we hold the watch with you
and asleep, relaxation in your peace…
Amen.
I do know the musical fashion of this track will not go well with everybody’s style,
however its message is so sturdy…
Introduction Blessing
composed by Michael Joncas and Alan Hommerding
