A Hymn for the Crossing | Amy Speace
🎵 A Hymn for the Crossing | Amy Speace 🎵
Length: 0:2:47A Hymn for the Crossing - Written by Amy Speace / Benedict Aeneas Glover Recorded Live February 18, 2023 Live from Norfolk Street is an on-going concert series from McGonigel's Mucky Duck in Houston, Texas. Our live-streamed concert series is listener supported. Become a contributing member at: https://livefromnorfolkstreet.com/ Lyrics: Don't need a golden box for my bones Don't need your weepin' and wailin' Dont need my name carved into stone Just sing me a hymn for the crossing Don't speak of nights darkened by regret Don't speak of today's light fading Don't speak at all just sit here by my bed And sing me a hymn for the crossing The many miles we have roamed Each one a mark upon our bones In the end we leave alone So until then, just sing me home Don't fight the tears, the sorrow of the sea Don't be afraid when it's raging Don't fight the waves Let them rock you off to sleep While you sing me a hymn for the crossing The many miles we have roamed Each one a mark upon our bones In the end we leave alone So until then, just sing me home Farewell my friends, although I'd love to stay Can't keep the Old Man waiting When he calls for you I'll be at the gate To sing you a hymn for the crossing To sing you a hymn for the crossing
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