Dante's Prayer - (by Loreena McKennitt)

[Wayne]

During several decades of dealing with CFS, I've often relied on music to "soothe my Soul". The following is one of my favorites. It has sort of a mystical, haunting quality to it. I've often thought many on this forum might find some comfort in it as well, especially during times of crisis. Thought I'd post it here for anybody who might want to take 5 minutes to enjoy some artistic beauty. And maybe find some comfort as well.

Dante's Prayer

 

[AFCFS]

I like it - very much, beautiful. Here it is embedded with lyrics - worth sharing.

Dante's Prayer Lyrics
Artist: Loreena McKennitt (Buy Loreena McKennitt CDs)
Album: The Book Of Secrets

When the dark wood fell before me
And all the paths were overgrown
When the priests of pride say there is no other way
I tilled the sorrows of stone

I did not believe because I could not see
Though you came to me in the night
When the dawn seemed forever lost
You showed me your love in the light of the stars

Cast your eyes on the ocean
Cast your soul to the sea
When the dark night seems endless
Please remember me

Then the mountain rose before me
By the deep well of desire
From the fountain of forgiveness
Beyond the ice and the fire

Cast your eyes on the ocean
Cast your soul to the sea
When the dark night seems endless
Please remember me

Though we share this humble path, alone
How fragile is the heart
Oh give these clay feet wings to fly
To touch the face of the stars

Breathe life into this feeble heart
Lift this mortal veil of fear
Take these crumbled hopes, etched with tears
We'll rise above these earthly cares

Cast your eyes on the ocean
Cast your soul to the sea
When the dark night seems endless
Please remember me...

 

[GracieJ]

Mystical and haunting it is. Thanks for sharing, this is beautiful.

 

[Wayne]

In case somebody would appreciate this song and video [which I always find uplifting and soothing], thought I would bump this thread up today...

 

[Wayne]

It's been almost 9 years now--time for another bump?

 

[snooze]

Beautiful song. Thank you for sharing--and bumping--@Wayne.

 

[Rufous McKinney]