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Breath Of Heaven (Mary's Song)
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Jul 30, 2026 updated
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Leanna Crawford's rendition of 'Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song)' captures the Virgin Mary's perspective during the first Christmas. The lyrics express her weariness, fear, and uncertainty as she carries the unborn Jesus, yet she surrenders to God's plan. She prays for strength, comfort, and holiness, asking the 'Breath of Heaven' to hold her together and lighten her darkness. The song reflects on the humanity of Mary and her reliance on God amid a daunting calling. It connects to the biblical account of the Annunciation and Mary's humble acceptance of her role in salvation history.
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I have traveled many moonless nights
Cold and weary with a babe inside
And I wonder what I've done
Holy father, you have come
And chosen me now to carry your son
I am waiting in a silent prayer
I am frightened by the load I bear
In a world as cold as stone
Must I walk this path alone?
Be with me now, be with me now
Breath of heaven, hold me together
Be forever near me, breath of heaven
Breath of heaven, lighten my darkness
Pour over me your holiness for you are holy
Breath of heaven
Do you wonder as you watch my face
If a wiser one should have had my place?
But I offer all I am
For the mercy of your plan
Help me be strong, help me be, help me
Breath of heaven, hold me together
Be forever near me, breath of heaven
Breath of heaven, lighten my darkness
Pour over me your holiness for you are holy
Breath of heaven, hold me together
Be forever near me, breath of heaven
Breath of heaven, lighten my darkness
Pour over me your holiness for you are holy
Breath of heaven, breath of heaven
Breath of heaven