Henry

Henry, you have a gift of light

You chase the shadows from the night

You have a way of bringing grace

And putting a smile on every face

You make us laugh, you make us glad

You lift the spirits of the sad

But when the quiet moments fall

I pray the Maker of it all

May the Lord be your shepherd, leading the way

To the greenest of pastures at the end of the day

Beside the still waters, may He restore your soul

And keep you completely, perfectly whole

Whatever the valley, whatever the bend

He is walking beside you, my brother and friend

It takes a special kind of heart

To practice such a joyful art

You share your humor like a prayer

And leave a little heaven there

But even those who shine so bright

Must sometimes walk the valley's night

So when the shadows gather deep

I know His promises will keep

May the Lord be your shepherd, leading the way

To the greenest of pastures at the end of the day

Beside the still waters, may He restore your soul

And keep you completely, perfectly whole

Whatever the valley, whatever the bend

He is walking beside you, my brother and friend

He prepares a table in the presence of the dark

He anoints your head and leaves a holy mark

Your cup overflows with the joy that you give

Surely goodness and mercy will follow as you live

All the days of your life, through the laughter and tears

You will dwell in His house for the rest of your years

May the Lord be your shepherd, leading the way

To the greenest of pastures at the end of the day

Beside the still waters, may He restore your soul

And keep you completely, perfectly whole

Whatever the valley, whatever the bend

He is with you, Henry, my faithful friend