Bethlehem By Starlight

from One Again EP by Sean McMahon

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I woke up and I held your hand
And I wanted to suffer.
Took a lonely walk our my front door
Tried to tread a bit softer.
Lit a light in my head, lit a cigarette
Such a gorgeous autumn.
Decided then just to shake my head
And call upon you, Spirit.

Hear me, Love, I call for You
No rewards I’ll be needing.
See my hands, I’m groping, yea
Wounded in Life’s shadows of loving You.

Misery leave your song before
The Son’s green altar
Happily I sing to thee
What songs I’ve borrowed.
& I would love You & call you friend & never grow weary
Holy One, lend a hand to me, for I walk nearer.

In the light of the secret sky,
Where are You now, where are You Dearest?
Sickness reigns on the ground, in the caves
The tomb opens up, Darling I love You.
O for the joy I can barely see
You are my wine, You are my sorrow
Out in Your heart, it’s a beacon shining
Mother of God, cradle your Child.

Bethlehem by starlight watches
Holy Newborn grab for His Mother
Each new day gone by slower
‘Til time is slowed down from its crooked beating.

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from One Again EP, released December 29, 2011

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