Christmas carols

Today on one of my favorite homeschooling blogs, Cay Gibson's, House of Literature, she had a post about one of my favorite Christmas carols, Mary Did You Know? by Kenny Rogers and Winonna Judd. Be sure to check out her post.

Having been raised Catholic I have always had a special closeness to Mary which was passed down to me from my own mother so songs of Mary are especially dear to my heart. Another of my favorite songs to listen to at this time of year is Amy Grant's, Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song). (On this site scroll down to the bottom, go to page 10, and it is song #192. Click on it to hear a porotion of this beautiful song.) Having carried my own four children, my heart just bursts listening to this song. The lyrics will stay with you throughout the day and they make a beautiful mother's meditation.


Breath of Heaven...

I have traveled many moonless night
Cold and weary, with a babe inside
And I wonder what I've done
Holy Father, you have come
And chosen me now
To carry your son

I am waiting in a silent prayer
I am frightened by the load I bear
In a world as cold as stone,
Must I walk this path alone?
Be with me now
Be with me now

Breath of heaven
Hold me together
Be forever near me
Breath of heaven
Breath of heaven
Light up my darkness
Pour over me your holiness
For you are holy

Breath of heaven
Do you wonder as you watch my face
If a wiser one one should have had my place
But I offer all I am
For the mercy of your plan
Help me be strong
Help me be
Help me

(Chorus)
-Amy Grant