SONG OF LIFE
Lisa Venkatrathnam (words)
BEACH SPRING Traditional American Melody
The Sacred Harp, 1844
There are voices in this valley
There are voices in my head
Fallen angels of weary sadness
Messengers of fear and dread
Come to me, my heart is failing
Let me hear your words of peace
Reach my side before the night falls
Sing the song of life to me
Reach my side before the night falls
Sing the song of life to me
Sing of streams of dancing water
Sing of fields with endless green
Sing of winds that blow with mercy
Sing of hope untamed and free
Let me taste the gracious banquet
In the sight of enemies
Reach my side before the night falls
Sing the song of life to me
On the far side of the mountain
Where the dawn gives birth to light
Ten million voices join the chorus
Ten million hearts are given sight
Give me strength and give me courage
For this journey to my knees
With the joy of heaven promised
Sing the song of life to me
Come to me, come to me, come to me...
