Canterbury Song - A song for Christchurch, New Zealand

On February 22, 2011 an earthquake hit Christchurch, NZ. Many lost their homes, their loved ones, or their own lives in this devastation. My brother lost one of his friends in the earthquake, Rachel Conley. I never met her, but through the eyes of my brother and his friends, I have come to love her too.

Many don't realize that the dire situation continues in Christchurch, they have had more damaging aftershocks in recent weeks, and the cost of recovery and repair has crippled the community. Please keep the people of Christchurch, NZ in your prayers. If you are able, you can make a donation to the New Zealand Red Cross here: http://www.redcross.org.nz/donate.

I wrote "Canterbury Song" as a prayer for all of those affected and in memory of Rachel. If it touches your heart,  respond to that by making a donation at the link above!



Canterbury Song - By Sarah Fawn McLamb
Copyright 2011 Phonlam Productions


Candles glowing in the night. 
Grief is closing in, but our spirits still fight.
Don’t let the dawn come without our prayers.
Keep our hearts open for miracles.
Lord, we know that you are stronger than this.
Lord, we know that you are bigger.
Hearts are breaking souls are closing doors. 
Reach into them and break apart dark night. 
Candles glowing in the night.
Some for hope and some for memories.
Lord, bless those who weep.
And comfort those who mourn.
Surround them gently with Your peace.
Hear us all from here on our knees.
Lord, we know that you are stronger than this.
Lord, we know that you are bigger.
Be here with us, never let us go.
Yours is the sweetest comfort we’ll ever know. 


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