A love song I wrote for my wife. This ballad was produced by Mike Dowden and features Tom Sheibley on guitar and Mark Barnard on cello.

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My love for my wife Anne Marie motivated me to write this song. I was also thinking that there hasn't been a good song that combines religious imagery with the intimacy of marriage since "With You I'm Born Again" back in the 70's.

1. When you touch me, I feel the hand of God
In the quiet of the night
Tender embraces, amazing graces
When two are gathered in His name, He is there
Loving you is a prayer.

2. When you kiss me, I feel the fire of God,
As our lips speak wordless truths.
Passion and pleasure, marriage’s treasure,
When two are gathered in His name, He is there
Loving you is a prayer.

Bridge: This blessed gift we share
Is a glimpse of what is waiting where
God wants us to spend eternity.

3. When you hold me, I know the love of God
In your gentle, open arms.
Life-giving union, loving communion
When two are gathered in His name, He is there
Loving you is a prayer.