Beacon of Light, Beacon of Light!
Why do you shine so bright?
I cannot see your smiling face.
But your pinkest, sunshine rays. Oh!
Beacon of Light, Beacon of Light!
What do you want from me?
Do you need my help? Do you need my love?
You know I’ll be there for you.
Beacon of Light, Beacon of Light!
When can we meet at last?
Oh, take my hand. Let us walk on the sand.
To the sea of love, so vast. Oh!
Beacon of Light, Beacon of Light!
How do you know my thoughts?
Take my heart and my soul.
Let me wiggle my toes,
Upon your foamy and watery shores.
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Author’s note: Inspiration was from a photo of a sunrise at a beach and a gospel song. It almost sounds like a marriage proposal. Bah!
Below is the original lyrics to the song.
MOTHER OF CHRIST, MOTHER OF CHRIST
WHAT SHALL I ASK OF THEE?
I DO NOT SIGH FOR THE WEALTH OF EARTH
FOR THE JOYS THAT FADE AND FLEE, BUT…
MOTHER OF CHRIST, MOTHER OF CHRIST
THIS DO I LONG TO SEE
THE BLISS UNTOLD WHICH YOUR ARMS ENFOLD
THE TREASURE UPON YOUR KNEEMOTHER OF CHRIST, MOTHER OF CHRIST
I TOSS ON A STORMY SEA
OH LIFT YOUR CHILD AS A BEACON LIGHT
TO THE PORT WHERE I FAIN WOULD BE, AND…
MOTHER OF CHRIST, MOTHER OF CHRIST
THIS DO I ASK OF THEE
WHEN THE VOYAGE IS O’ER
OH STAND ON THE SHORE
AND SHOW HIM AT LAST TO ME
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