Vespers

During these days of golden light, shorter that they may be, we are once again reminded of the passage of time as we approach the end of another year. Life goes on, with joys and sorrows.
Perhaps this song about the passage of time, which speaks to my heart, will resonate with
you as well.
Peace,
Domenica

Vespers
words & music by John McCutcheon
The sun hangs low
In the sky tonight
Paints these hills
In a world of light
This violet hour
This waning day
This is the prayer
I will pray

Chorus
Bless this world
We hold so dear
The ones who’ve gone before
The ones still here
All the joy and loss
The pain and laughter
We offer thanks
Forever after

We pray for peace
We rush to war
From those with less
We ask for more
We hoard, we gather
We give, we grieve
And in our certainty
Cannot believe

Chorus
No, there is no map
To show the way
To guide our journey
To the light of day
But the stars are stories
Hung clear and bright
That the dawn will rise
From the darkest night
Chorus

Make me whole
As from the start
Heal the broken bones
Of this broken heart
Give me strength
To do my part
Is all I’m asking
As evening settles
Without a sound
The lights come on
Across this mountain town
Each holds a soul
Or two in place
Each is a pinpoint
Of homely grace
Chorus
©2020 John McCutcheon/Appalsongs (ASCAP)

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©2020 John McCutcheon/Appalsongs (ASCAP)