Point of Grace - Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song) 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
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
Chorus
Breath of heaven
Hold me together
Be forever near me
Breath of heaven
Breath of heaven
Light in my darkness
Pour over me your holiness
For your 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
Chorus
Video
Amy Grant - Breath Of Heaven (Mary's Song) (Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Point of Grace's rendition of "Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song)," featured on their 2005 album *Winter Wonderland*, offers a profound and deeply resonant exploration of Mary's maternal journey and her unshakeable faith. While the album itself is a collection of seasonal favorites, this particular track transcends the holiday theme, delving into the raw, human experience of carrying the Son of God. The song beautifully encapsulates the weighty responsibility Mary felt, acknowledging the immensity of her calling alongside the natural anxieties of any expectant mother. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of her arduous journey, "many moonless nights, cold and weary, with a babe inside," a stark reminder of the humble beginnings of the Nativity story. Her whispered questions, "What I've done?" and "If a wiser one should have had my place?" speak to a profound humility, echoing the sentiments of many who feel inadequate for the tasks God sets before them. Yet, interwoven with this vulnerability is an extraordinary trust. Mary's plea, "Be with me now," is not a cry of despair, but a powerful affirmation of her reliance on divine presence, a sentiment beautifully mirrored in Isaiah 41:10, which assures us, "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 soaring chorus, "Breath of heaven, hold me together, be forever near me," is a direct invocation of the Holy Spirit, the very force that would bring forth the miraculous conception. This is not just a plea for comfort, but a recognition of the Spirit's power to sustain and sanctify, paralleling the anointing described in verses like 1 Samuel 10:6, where the Spirit of the Lord comes powerfully upon Saul. Mary's offering of "all I am for the mercy of your plan" is a profound act of surrender, reflecting the spirit of obedience found in Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac, trusting in God's ultimate goodness, as described in Genesis 22. The song's enduring power lies in its ability to connect us to the human frailty and immense spiritual strength of Mary, reminding us that even in the face of overwhelming responsibility and uncertainty, faith in God's plan provides the unwavering "breath of heaven" that can hold us together and guide us through our own sacred journeys.