Child's pure Heart, a Trusting Hand

**(Instrumental Intro from AveMaria)** **(Verse 1)** The mirror shows a thousand flaws, A symphony of should-haves and because… I crave a smile from every face, A universal, warm embrace. But logic whispers in my ear, 'That dream is foolish, hold it dear, But know it's fragile, thin as glass, Not everyone will let you pass.' **(Chorus)** Oh, to be loved by one and all, To never stumble, never fall. But only innocence can see, No stranger, just a 'you' and 'me.' A child's pure heart, a trusting hand, Opening doors across the land. **(Verse 2)** The hardened soul, a fortress built, Against the pain, the fear, the guilt. But then a gentle touch, so light, A child's soft gaze, a beacon bright. A tiny crack, a sliver's gleam, A memory stirs, a waking dream. The armor weakens, starts to yield, A frozen heart, begins to heal. **(Chorus)** Oh, to be loved by one and all, To never stumble, never fall. But only innocence can see, No stranger, just a 'you' and 'me.' A child's pure heart, a trusting hand, Opening doors across the land. **(Bridge)** Embers glow within, they barely breathe, Forgotten dreams, a silent grief. But love's a breath, a gentle breeze, That fans the flame, sets spirits free. **(Verse 3)** And angels gather, wings unfurled, As kindness rises in the world. They light the torches, one by one, Illuminating what's begun. The goodness surges, takes its flight, Banishing shadows with its light. A warmth spreads out, a golden tide, The world embraced, with hearts open wide. **(Chorus)** Oh, to be loved by one and all, To never stumble, never fall. But only innocence can see, No stranger, just a 'you' and 'me.' A child's pure heart, a trusting hand, Opening doors across the land. **(Outro)** So let the embers turn to flame, Whisper every stranger's name. And watch the angels softly smile, Love's work begins, for a little while. Love's work begins, for a little while.