Father, I thank you Thank you for giving me a sister An amazing woman, friend true Bless the one who danced in Tonga The one who rode Black Satin Keep the one who plays the harp Thank you for calling her to know you Thank you for blessing her with a son Ten hours she drove to fetch me, twice We gave thanks in Steamboat Bless her Lord, strengthen her, heal her Bless the one Don North praised He called her "the model teenager" In the little church in Southside Heal her of any wounds I have caused her Thank you for bringing her home Where your glory cloud and fire will come Bless her dancing, bless her singing Anoint her playing of the harp Thank you for revealing yourself through her Thank you for standing with us: She, Mom, and I on the phone in Tucson Father, I pray, bring kingdom presence On the land where she walks Bless my sister, Lord, hold my sister, Lord Pour over her the oil of joy From the crown of her head, to the soles of her feet Blessed in coming in, blessed in going out Blessed in the city, blessed in the country Blessed in the fruit of the womb Anointed to dance like David Oh bless her, Lord, fill her cup and hold her Drench her in your perfect, holy love Show her how precious she is - Stephen Pursell, for Lauren Pursell, 6/04 |  |
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