Daniel O'Donnell - I Watch the Sunrise (Close to You)

A beautiful Irish hymn by Donegal singer Daniel O'Donnell.

Lyrics:

I watch the sunrise lighting the sky,
Casting its shadows near.
And on this morning bright though it be,
I feel those shadows near me.

But you are always close to me
Following all my ways.
May I be always close to you
Following all your ways, Lord.

I watch the sunlight shine through the clouds,
Warming the earth below.
And at the mid-day, life seems to say:
I feel your brightness near me.
For you are always . . .

I watch the sunset fading away,
Lighting the clouds with sleep.
And as the evening closes its eyes,
I feel your presence near me.
For you are always . . .

I watch the moonlight guarding the night,
Waiting till morning comes.
The air is silent, earth is at rest
Only your peace is near me.
Yes, you are always...

Category:

Music

Tags:

• irish
• gospel
• christian
• donegal
• ireland
• song
• catholic

[msAndrewjack]

@KMC1550 My beautiful brother is battlingthe agressive lung cancer,I play this for him to keep his spirit up. My darling Pat is a courageous, graceus and dignified man - the best. Where ever you are tonight - keep a space in your heart for my brother Pat and wish him well.

If you live in the North East of England and particularly in Billingham - think of my brothe and his family, particularly his wife christine, girls and his mam Pat we love you and are with you every step of the way.

Mari XXX

[muppet1971]

My Dad lost his life last august 2010, we sat day and night with him in hospital, watched the sun rise and the sun set, we played this at his funeral. he used 2 like 2 watched Daniel. Each time i watch this this i cry. love you dad.xxx

[TheMissShevy]

Thank-you for Sharing! <3 xoxo

[innishbiggle1]

@msAndrewjack

Keeping you and your family in my prayers, our lady and the most scared heart of Jesus pray for you all.

[anthonygarth100]

this is my best hymn and love this at my funeral

[JRobbySh]

Such great resoect for the words. 

[Ann4Adam]

this is ann kings over half i lost my down sydrome beother 3 years ago and he loved daniel o donald and played this at his funeral god bless and good night my brother james let the angels look after you and keep nan safe as well love you both

[Mayerling52]

BEAUTIFUL HYMN WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES ♥♪♫

[JUDA59ful]

this is a beautiful song as It makes me feel close to my late husband. JUDA59ful

[pappy15445]

@msAndrewjack i don't have to live in England to think of him and offer up a prayer...my family tho comes from northeastern England.--I will keep him in prayer.

[timfuneral2031]

a song of courage and strenghth, mornings in Honduras before the days violence, were beautiful and this song would run through my mind when saddlin up........

[TheGadsby16]

This song was played at my grandads funeral thank you I miss you so much grandad xxxxx -3