Gather ‘Round
- Composer:
- Elizabeth Ragsdale
- Lyricist:
- Elizabeth Ragsdale
- Publisher:
- Elizabeth Ragsdale
- Instrumentation:
- Keyboard/Vocal
- Key:
- Ab Major ,
- G Major
- Vocal Range:
- Medium
- Vocal Pitch Range:
- D4 - C#5
- MP3 Duration:
- 03:10
Lyrics
Gather ’Round
Lyrics by Elizabeth Ragsdale
Music adapted from traditional spiritual “All Night, All Day”
Verse 1
Sons and daughters, I know your need
To mark your lives as safe.
Your search for Truth and Love has brought
Your hearts now face to face.
In my arms is shelter found.
Come to me. Gather ’round.
Verse 2
Step beyond the reach of wrong,
Untouched by grief and fear.
This moment brings a newborn view.
Bold ways to live appear.
With bonds of courage you are bound.
Come to me. Gather ’round.
Bridge
Forgive the world for stumbling
When it has felt afraid.
Forgive yourselves for wand’ring
When you have lost your way.
Come without delay.
Verse 3
Now ears are tuned to what is true,
And tongues refuse to judge.
Eyes reflect revealing light.
Hearts recharge with love.
As one, you walk on holy ground.
Come to me. Gather ’round.
© 2020 Elizabeth Ragsdale