If this life were mine, I’d pick the time

When I leave this world behind closed doors

Willingly or no, I have to go when you call me home

So this life is really yours

 

Help me to serve you

 

When times were good, I misunderstood

You need a few holes in the lampshade to let light through

When I had no choice, I heard your voice

Now I know exactly what I need to do

 

Help me to know you 

 

Let the songs of saints adorn my ears

And my hands with rings of charity

I’d like a necklace of a gentle voice

With sweet words, like pearls, that shine with honesty

 

Help me to love you

 

If this rocky earth should be my bed

The entire sky would blanket me

And I’d be dressed in an endless forest

And I’d smile at myself in the mirror of the sea

 

Help me to be one with you