In the silence of this desert When my heart begins to fear I remember you were standing Faithful, loving, always near Through the shadow of the sorrow Through the darkness of the day You believed beyond the suffering Love would find its way
Mother, full of mercy, teach my heart to see Even in the darkness, God is walking with me
Stay with me, Mother Mary Stay with me tonight When my faith feels weak and weary Be my gentle light Stay with me, Mother Mary Hold my trembling soul Lead me to your Jesus Make my broken heart whole
At the hill of silent sorrow Where the cross was lifted high You remained in holy courage Though the world said hope would die In the pain you kept believing In the promise yet to come That beyond the night of Calvary God would raise His Son
Mother, full of mercy, teach my heart to pray In the quiet of this Lenten road, guide me on the way
Stay with me, Mother Mary Stay with me tonight When the road is long and lonely Be my guide in life Stay with me, Mother Mary When my tears are cold Lead me to your Jesus Closer than before
When my cross feels heavy and I fall in fear Remind me of your courage, you are standing near
Stay with me, Mother Mary Stay with me tonight Lead me through the shadow into Easter light Stay with me, Mother Mary Hold my trembling soul Lead me to your Jesus He will make me whole
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