I have a favorite song that I recently became aware of in a new way.
One of my favorite bands from the 1990's: October Project wrote a haunting song called "Eyes of Mercy".
If I remember correctly it was written as a lullaby for the children of war-torn Bosnia.
It is meant to be sung by an adult to a child.
But recently I became aware that it is being sung to me by my daughter. I believe that during my months of grief, my angel daughter has been ministering to me. And the awareness of that swept over me one day as my ipod randomly shuffled to this song, and I listened to the lyrics with a new perspective.
Hush, close your eyes
And I'll keep you safe
Allow you to weep
And sing you to sleep
Don't be afraid
Remember I'm here
The noise in the street will soon disappear
When the soft face of mercy
Is lost behind a veil
I will stay with eyes open
Stay here with eyes open
To watch over you
And take away the sadness and the fear
Hide in my arms
And dream golden dreams
Forgetting the world
Of men and machines
When the soft eyes of mercy
Are blinded by the dark
I will stay with eyes open
Stay here with eyes open
To watch over you
And take away the sadness and the fear
I'll be here
And I'll keep you safe
Allow you to weep
And sing you to sleep
Don't be afraid
Remember I'm here
The noise in the street will soon disappear
When the soft face of mercy
Is lost behind a veil
I will stay with eyes open
Stay here with eyes open
To watch over you
And take away the sadness and the fear
Hide in my arms
And dream golden dreams
Forgetting the world
Of men and machines
When the soft eyes of mercy
Are blinded by the dark
I will stay with eyes open
Stay here with eyes open
To watch over you
And take away the sadness and the fear
I'll be here










1 comments:
I love this whole album! But what a wonderful blessing for you to "hear" your daughter sing it to you.
I love you and hope you are well today.