The Letter by Karen Lafferty

Sweet Communion by Karen Lafferty

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The Letter
by Karen Lafferty

Album: Sweet Communion

A messenger came this morning, with a letter in his hand
He smiled and said this is for you, so I took it from the man
I had a familiar feeling, like he was someone I once knew
I started to invite him in a while, but I had other things to do...

the envelope said to one I love
who would send a love note to me
so I paused awhile to read it
as I wondered who it could be

It started out beloved, it has been a long long time
Since we have shared together, though you've long been on my mind
I'd like to spend some time with you, both today and forevermore
But I won't force my love on you, you must open up the door

There was a time, do you recall, a happy life we knew
Did you forget my promises do you know that they're still true ....

Do you realize where you are today, so far away from home?
It takes courage to come back, to admit that you were wrong
I'm not trying to embarrass you, or even make you cry
I just want you to understand, my love will never die
Call my name and I'll be there to comfort you again
Let me be your lover, let me be your friend

And as I turned the letter over, I slowly hung my head
Cause it was signed sincerely Jesus
And that was how the letter read ....