In My Heart

from Beneath the Dove by Dylan McDonald

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I wrote this song in memory of our baby, Dylan Joseph-Gabriel, who was born still on August 5, 2007, Feast of Our Lady of the Snow.

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"In My Heart" Lyrics

Verse 1
When August snow came round that year,
With hope and patient joy
We were waiting for September's gift,
Our precious baby boy.
But a winter chill swept through the air,
And altered all our plans.
For life was still, so suddenly,
And helpless were our hands.

Pre-chorus
Love gives, and Love takes away.
"May it be done!" is all I can say,
As I wipe my tears away.

Chorus
If I can't hold you close and rock you to sleep,
I'll love you while we're apart.
Until we sing as one the praise of Our King,
I'll hold you in my heart.

Verse 2
No time as this, no words to say,
Save those that bring new life.
And in the stream that crossed his brow
Flowed why we're man and wife.
Then in our arms we held him long
—Breathless, yet so fair.
And with the Morning Star we had
Our own pieta there.

Pre-chorus
Love gives, and Love takes away.
"May it be done!" is all I can say,
As I wipe my tears away.

Chorus
If I can't hold you close and rock you to sleep,
I'll love you while we're apart.
Until we sing as one the praise of Our King,
I'll hold you in my heart.
Bridge
The world can't know the hidden pain,
When sorrow's sword strikes home.
But hidden also is our joy,
That's from the world to come.

Chorus
If I can't hold you close and rock you to sleep,
I'll love you while we're apart.
Until we sing as one the praise of Our King,
I'll hold you in my heart.

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from Beneath the Dove, released March 14, 2013

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Welcome! We are a family with 13 children who enjoy sharing music with others. We offer music for all ages and occasions, specializing in traditional Irish, American Folk, Religious, and Original Music. Our performances also include Irish step dancing and audience sing-alongs. Thank you for visiting. God bless you! ... more

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