From the recording River of Light
Credits:
Kristina Stykos: vocal, acoustic guitar, mandolin, Yamaha S90 (piano, wurlitzer, organ, wooden flute), hand drum
Steve Mayone: lap steel, electric guitar, shaker, bass
Abby Jenne: backup vocals
Produced, recorded and mixed by Kristina Stykos at Pepperbox Studio, Chelsea VT
Lyrics
Blessed Light
(c) 2018 Kristina Stykos
Blessed light
Compass of the blind
You sail the darkness
Of troubled times
O blade of the sun
Turn our cries to rain
Tether us to the muscle
Of our collective pain
You have watched us run
You have watched us run
O riderless horse
Don’t back away
The dirt river is billowing dust
And we can’t stay
O flicker of hope
Take us through this night
Bring us back to our senses
Back into the light
They have watched us run
They have watched us run
Our hands don’t reach the sky
But I can touch you - if I try
Your dreams are like mine
Made of blessed light
O silent flame
Guided by stars
Your love is the honey
That sweetens ours
You have watched me run
You have watched me run
Put your heart in mine
When courage fails us – we’ll be fine
Bring me to the one
Made of blessed light