Saturday, 20 December 2025

I watch the sunrise

 

 
FATHER FRANCIS MAPLE
 
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I watch the sunrise lighting the sky,
Casting its shadows near.
And on this morning bright though it be,
I feel those shadows near me.
 
But you are always close to me
Following all my ways.
May I be always close to you
Following all your ways, Lord.
 
I watch the sunlight shine through the clouds,
Warming the earth below.
And at the mid-day, life seems to say:
I feel your brightness near me.
 
For you are always close to me
Following all my ways.
May I be always close to you
Following all your ways, Lord.
 
I watch the sunset fading away,
Lighting the clouds with sleep.
And as the evening closes its eyes,
I feel your presence near me.
 
For you are always close to me
Following all my ways.
May I be always close to you
Following all your ways, Lord.
 
I watch the moonlight guarding the night,
Waiting till morning comes.
The air is silent, earth is at rest
Only your peace is near me.
 
Yes, you are always close to me
Following all my ways.
May I be always close to you
Following all your ways, Lord.
 
 May I be always close to you
Following all your ways, Lord.

23 comments:

  1. thank you! I need your prayers. https://sintrabloguecintia.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thank you! https://sintrabloguecintia.blogspot.com/

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  2. So like a prayer! This is one of my favorites.

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    1. Thank you, Mevely. Yes, the lyrics are special to me.

      God bless you.

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  3. What a beautiful and meaningful poem. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. So beautiful Victor.
    Thank you for sharing it here.

    All the best Jan

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  5. When you post Father Francis I cannot help it, I see and hear your creation Father Ignatius. ;-). You guys over that way have a great accent: ;-)

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    1. Indeed Jack, Father Ignatius, the character in my books, is based on a number of priests I have known in my life.
      I'll post more Fr Francis songs here tomorrow.

      God bless you, my friend.

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  6. May we follow His ways, always.

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  7. Indeed, beautiful words! Thank you for sharing, Victor. God bless you.

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    1. Thank you Linda. Best wishes to you and yours. God bless.

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    1. Thank you so much Sandie. God bless you and your family.

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