From the June 2010 edition of
The Announcer
Not too long ago I was going through a rough patch. This song helped me and though I may be violating copyright, I share them with you in case they may be of help. It does help to hear them sung, however, as I heard it sung by the song’s composer, Amy Grant.
The song, found on her “Rock of Ages . . . Hymns & Faith” recording, is called “Carry You.”
“Lay down your burden, I will carry you
I will carry you, my child, my child.
Lay down your burden, I will carry you
I will carry you, my child, my child.
“Cuz I can walk on water
And calm a restless sea
I’ve done a thousand things you’ve never done.
And I’m weary watching
While you struggle on your own
Call my name, I’ll come.
“Lay down your burden, I will carry you
I will carry you, my child, my child.
Lay down your burden, I will carry you
I will carry you, my child, my child.
“I give vision to the blind
And I can raise the dead
I’ve seen the darker side of Hell
And I returned.
And I see those sleepless nights
And count every tear you cry
Some lessons hurt to learn.
“Lay down your burden, I will carry you
I will carry you, my child, my child.
Lay down your burden, I will carry you
I will carry you, my child, my child.”
(Copyright 1998 Age to Age Music, Inc.).
Do we always let God carry us when we need to be carried?
Keep the faith,
Richard Lanford