Monday 19 September 2022

Here I am Lord

FATHER FRANCIS MAPLE O.F.M. Cap 

Here I Am, Lord

I, the Lord of sea and sky,
I have heard my people cry.
All who dwell in dark and sin
My hand will save.

I who made the stars of night,
I will make their darkness bright.
Who will bear my light to them?
Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart.


I, the Lord of snow and rain,
I have borne my people's pain.
I have wept for love of them.
They turn away.

I will break their hearts of stone,
Give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak my word to them.
Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart.


I, the Lord of wind and flame,
I will tend the poor and lame.
I will set a feast for them.
My hand will save.

Finest bread I will provide
Till their hearts be satisfied.
I will give my life to them.
Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart.

Isaiah 6

21 comments:

  1. ...this is a favorite, thanks.

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  2. Thanks, especially for the words. I enjoy the singing only if I have words, this is good. THANKS

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    1. Beautiful words from Isaiah 6.

      God bless, Jack and Sherry.

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  3. These are lovely words Victor, something I have said to the Lord often. God bless.

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    1. This should be the prayer of every Christian. Here I am, Lord.

      God bless you and yours, Brenda.

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  4. Very nice words, thanks for posting.

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  5. So beautiful! I can imagine Queen Elizabeth speaking these words to God as she served her country in His name for 70 years.
    Blessings, Victor!

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    1. Amen Martha. She was a good Christian. May she rest in Peace.

      God bless you.

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  6. Wonderful! Like Martha Jane, I was thinking of your Queen Elizabeth's commitment.

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    1. Yes indeed; that's why I chose this hymn.

      God bless you always, Mevely.

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  7. I enjoyed singing along with Father Francis. Great song. :)

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    1. Thank you Happyone. I like singing this hymn in church.

      God bless.

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  8. I'd not heared this beautiful song in many years, thank you!

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  9. Dearest Victor,
    Yes, as Martha Jane here above mentioned, Queen Elizabeth was for 70 years an exemplary monarch for serving God and His Church! Not many world leaders can claim that...
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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