A new song to sing
As the nation prepared to celebrate Canada 150 Day I found myself singing all the Canadian songs I knew.
Lightfoot’s “Canadian Trilogy”, Bobby Jimby’s centennial classic “Canada, We Love Thee” and more bounced around in my head.
Then I travelled across the nation, singing the words of “Something to Sing About”. This national pilgrimage anthem led me to write the following song:
“You’re Home Weary Wanderer”
(Sung to the tune of “Something to Sing About”)
“I have walk on the shore Where Jesus walked before; Strode through the streets of old Jericho.
Climbed the mountain up to the gate of David’s town;
Prayed in the garden, with sorrows laid low.
I have preached in the market where Paul taught so long ago;
Sailed the Aegean like Apostles before.
Stood in Rome where Peter face the power of a empire,
Longing to knock down hatred’s cruel doors.
Chorus:
From the garden to the fertile plain,
Past slavery to home again; Exodus and Exile mid prophet words and more.
Each time God welcomes us; Healing our broken wounds, “You’re home weary traveller, Wander no more.”
I have seen the cathedrals rise High in the countryside; Paused to worship in a chapel by the sea.
Heard God speak in the words of a joyful wee one;
Saw true love in a soul set free.
I have longed to share the news of redeeming love;
Hoped to offer a message filled with grace.
To a world so broken and longing for a better way;
Inviting them to meet Jesus face to face.
Chorus
From the garden to the fertile plain,
Past slavery to home again; Exodus and Exile mid prophet words and more.
Each time God welcomes us; Healing our broken wounds, “You’re home weary traveller, Wander no more.”
How will we reach our neighbours and the strangers,
Offering the blessings of faith, hope and love?
Will our children believe in a world that’s yet to be,
Alive today and in heaven above?
By grace we can offer to share in the humble way;
Walking and working gently side by side.
For God gave His precious Son, a gift for everyone
Who in love for each of us died.