If I could tell the love of God
I’d sing of one my heart enjoys,
Of one who whispers, warm and calm,
Of one whose tender touch persists.
If I could tell the love of God
I’d sing of beauty barely seen,
Of shadow gums and string bark,
Of tracks and water hard to find.
If I could tell the love of God
I’d sing of women seen as fools,
Because, in Joseph’s hidden way,
They crossed an empty land with trust.
If I could tell the love of God
I’d sing of women working hard,
Receiving bits of broken bread,
And poor enough to serve the poor.
If I could tell the love of God
I’d sing of Christ who chose the Cross.
His wisdom brings the might down.
His strength uplifts the stable’s child.
If I could tell the love of God
I’d sing of Christ who chose the Cross.
His justice mends a broken world,
His mercy turns the grave around.
Noel Rowe, from retreat notes written by Mary MacKillop
There's a lovely setting of this by the Jesuit composer, Christopher Willcock. The sheet music for his SATB version can be found at http://www.marymackillop.org.au/resources/index.cfm?loadref=118
ReplyDeleteHe has also set "Love's last song" by Rowe.
Blessings, Paul Fyfe SJ
Thanks, Paul. I'll add this to a blog entry.
ReplyDeleteI love this beautiful song!
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