Only a Shadow/Isaiah 49
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w&m: Rev. Carey Landry, 1971, 1975, 1978

[Verse 1 - Only a Shadow]
The love we have for you, O Lord,
is only a shadow of your love for us,
only a shadow of your love for us,
your deep abiding love.

[Verse 2 - Only a Shadow]
Our own belief in you, O Lord,
is only a shadow of your faith in us,
only a shadow of your faith in us,
your deep and lasting faith.

[Refrain - Only a Shadow]
Our lives are in your hands;
our lives are in your hands;
our love for you will grow, O Lord,
Your light in us will shine.

[Verse 1 - Isaiah 49 (You Will Never Forget Us, Your People)]
You will never forget us, your people.
You have carved us on the palm of your hand.
You will never forget us;
you will not leave us orphaned;
you will never forget your own.

[Verse 2 - Isaiah 49 (You Will Never Forget Us, Your People)]
Like a father who loves his children;
or a mother, the ones she brought to birth:
You will never forget us;
you will draw us ever closer;
you will bring us home to live in you.

[Refrain - Only a Shadow - reprise]
Our lives are in your hands;
our lives are in your hands;
our love for you will grow, O Lord.
Your light in us will shine;
'til we meet face to face.