[Intro] [Soft reed organ introduces the hymn. A lone wooden flute plays the melody for four measures. Fingerpicked acoustic guitar enters gently. Pause briefly before the first lyric, as though pilgrims are gathering before sunrise.] [Verse 1] Lady of Root and Rain, draw near, And bless the road ahead; Provide the strength our hearts require, And daily give us bread. [Lead voice alone for the first two lines. Congregation joins softly on the final two.] [Verse 2] You fill the streams with living grace, The forests with their song; You guide the weary and the lost, And keep the weak made strong. [Cello enters beneath the melody. Congregation grows warmer while remaining gentle.] [Verse 3] No road is walked beyond Your sight, No valley hides our plea; The smallest sparrow finds Your care, How much more, then, shall we. [French horn quietly reinforces the final phrase. Hold the final chord for one measure.] [Verse 4] We'll share our bread with those in need, Our fire through darkest night; For every kindness freely shown Reflects Your holy light. [Full congregation sings confidently. Guitar and organ support without overpowering the voices.] [Verse 5] Until we safely gather home, Where every path is known, Keep every pilgrim in Your peace Until we're gathered home. [Soft handbells shimmer during the final stanza. Sustain the final note with rich harmony.] [Outro] [The congregation falls silent. Wooden flute reprises the opening melody over sustained organ and cello. Birds begin singing as dawn breaks. End with a long natural reverb and complete silence.]
