Good Friday Song: Outstretched Arms (Maria Forde )

I wrote this song one afternoon after looking up at the cross on my wall. For the first time I realised was - how vulnerable Jesus was - nailed to two pieces of wood, strung up and left to die. I also had an overwhelming sense of Jesus' unconditional love for us all. This song is as much a prayer as it is a song.




OUTSTRETCHED ARMS

Here am I with outstretched arms
Spread out upon the cross
Waiting to catch your fall
To greet you when you're lost
And I know that you are frightened
Wondering can you count on me?
But here am I with outstretched arms
That want to comfort thee

The road to life is long and hard
With falls along the way
I've walked that road a thousand times
I've known each person's pain
When you think that you cant take it anymore
You can't go on
I'll pick you up and take your hand
Then we'll continue on

I hear you calling out my name
But then you turn away
You think that I've abandoned you
Not listening when you pray
But you know I had to die
Before I rose on that third day
Believe in me and you will see the wisdom of my ways

Here am I with outstretched arms
Spread out upon the cross
Waiting to catch your fall
To greet you when you're lost
And I know that you are frightened
Wondering can you count on me?
But here am I with outstretched arms
That want to comfort thee
© Maria Forde 1991
Avalable on 'Dark Island' CD
Available online at www.mariaforde.com
Facebook page: Maria Forde Music
Email: mforde@alphalink.com.au

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[1989samson]

a lovely song..............

[mameof8]

I haven't been feeling well and I was looking at Good Friday videos. Your song has touched my heart and lifted my soul. We know He is there for us but sometimes we have to be reminded. God Bless you and thank you for sharing your song.

[JohnnyRist]

A great song for today and every day...  enjoy... peace...

[JohnnyRist]

A great song for today and every day... enjoy... peace...

[theusro]

Wow, amazing song and video.

Thank you for sharing this beautiful voice and talent. I will use it for lenten recollection in my parish.