And I can hear you calling my name

Your healing hands smooth away the pain

And I can hear you whispering

It'll be alright you'll stay until the night breaks into day



You are my light ... in the dark

You stand beside me

You take my hand ... show me the way

You're here to guide me

You give me the strength ... that I need

You give me shelter

You gave me life ... you gave me love

You are my mother



And when you hear me calling your name (I hear your voice)

You touch me with your chosen words

Everlasting faith, everlasting love is the greatest gift you have

Believing understanding me



CHORUS



Closer ... closer ... closer to heaven are you

You are my light in the dark

You take my hand and show me the way

You give me the strength that I need

You gave me life you gave me love