Brighten My Heart
Sixpence None the Richer
( ) My heart is as dark as the soil sodden with winter rains. My soul is as heavy as the peat freshly dug from the bog. My thoughts swirl like willow branches caught in autumn winds. My body as tense as a cat’s as it stalks its prey. Help me open my heart to You Help me open my heart to You Help me open my heart to You oh Jesus. ( ) It’s what I long to do. ( ) My heart is as dark as the soil sodden with winter rains. (Lord brighten my heart) My soul is as heavy as the peat freshly dug from the bog. (Lord lighten my soul) My thoughts swirl like willow branches caught in autumn winds. (Lord still my thoughts) My body as tense as a cat’s as it stalks its prey. (Lord relax my body) Chours