Gathering Grounds
Gathering Grounds: A Harmonious Oasis of Hope and Renewal
Lyrics
Give me words
Request for meaningful expression or communication.
Give me grace
Request for divine favor or kindness.
To make hope real in this place
Desire for the manifestation of hope in the current environment.
Where fresh streams tumble down
Reference to a location where natural water flows.
Mingling at the Gathering Grounds
Symbolic place where people come together.
There springs pure water
Depiction of pure and untainted water sources.
All things are made new
Representation of renewal and transformation.
And sorrow and parting and death are subdued
Overcoming of negative emotions and experiences.
Oh won't you lead us, lead us down
Invitation to guide or lead towards the Gathering Grounds.
To the Gathering Grounds
Reiteration of the desired destination.
Hope springs
Expression of hope emerging.
Tears roll down
Acknowledgment of emotional release through tears.
Both flow to the Gathering Grounds
Both hope and sorrow converge at the Gathering Grounds.
Where our lost ones are found
Reference to a place of reunion with lost loved ones.
Singing as true love abounds
Celebration of genuine love at the Gathering Grounds.
There springs pure water
Continuation of the imagery of pure water bringing clarity.
To soothe salted eyes
Healing of emotional pain through the soothing effect of water.
All absence is absent where love never dies
A space where the absence of negativity is nonexistent.
Oh won't you lead us, lead us down
Repeated invitation to be led to the Gathering Grounds.
To the Gathering Grounds
Reiteration of the desire to reach the symbolic place of unity.
Gentle Shepherd of sheep
Invocation of a caring figure to gather and console.
Gather all who mourn and weep
Call to gather those experiencing sorrow and grief.
Lead where joy can resound
Guidance towards a joyful and resonant experience.
Bring us to the Gathering Grounds
Repeated request to be brought to the Gathering Grounds.
There springs pure water
Recurrence of the symbolism of pure and refreshing water.
All things are made new
Reaffirmation of the theme of renewal and transformation.
And sorrow and parting and death are subdued
Recapitulation of overcoming sorrow, parting, and death.
Oh won't you lead us, lead us down
Continued appeal to be led to the Gathering Grounds.
To the Gathering Grounds
Final plea to reach the symbolic place of unity and renewal.
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