Amy Grant - Breath Of Heaven Lyrics

Lyrics

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

Breath of heaven

Hold me together

Be forever near me

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

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

Lighten my darkness

Pour over me your holiness

For you are holy

Breath of heaven

Video

Amy Grant - Breath Of Heaven (Mary's Song) (Lyric Video)

Meaning & Inspiration

Amy Grant's "Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song)," released in 1992 as part of *The Christmas Collection*, offers a profound and deeply human exploration of Mary's experience leading up to the birth of Jesus. The song moves beyond a simple carol, delving into the raw emotions and spiritual weight carried by the young woman chosen for an unparalleled task. It captures the quiet introspection of a pregnant woman, not just physically weary from travel, but emotionally grappling with the magnitude of her divine calling. The lyrics express a palpable sense of awe mixed with vulnerability, as Mary questions her own capacity, echoing sentiments found in God's interactions with other chosen individuals who expressed self-doubt. Her plea, "Must I walk this path alone?" resonates with the universal human need for companionship and divine assurance, mirroring the promises of God's presence offered throughout Scripture, such as in Isaiah 41:10: "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." The refrain, "Breath of heaven, hold me together," is a powerful metaphor for the Holy Spirit, the very breath of God, which sustains and empowers believers. This invocation calls to mind the Spirit's role in creation (Genesis 1:2) and His continued work of sanctification and guidance in the lives of the faithful. Mary's willingness to offer "all I am for the mercy of your plan" is a testament to profound surrender and trust, a divine acceptance that mirrors the faith of Abraham, who left his home without knowing where he was going (Hebrews 11:8), and Mary's own eventual response to the angel, "I am the Lord’s servant. May your word to me be fulfilled" (Luke 1:38). The song beautifully articulates a longing for divine strength and purity, a prayer for God's holiness to permeate her being and illuminate her way through the daunting journey ahead. It's a deeply spiritual reflection, reminding us that even in moments of uncertainty and fear, the divine presence is a source of unwavering support and transformative grace.