Abigail's Song

folk, hebrew, acoustic, middle eastern modal, oud, harp, phrygian scales, hijaz scales, hand drums, ney flute, violin, hammered dulcimer, vocal harmonies, minor key, slow tempo, expressive, heartfelt

April 6, 2025 at 5:15 PMv4

[Verse 2]
David came with weary men,
seeking kindness once again,
But her husband answered in pride,
scorning truth and turning blind.
Anger rose like fire and flame,
vengeance riding in David’s name,
But a whisper found its way,
where a lion's wrath would sway.

[Chorus]
Abigail, woman of peace,
You calmed the storm, you made it cease.
With humble words and fearless grace,
You stood alone and took your place.
Beauty robed in wisdom’s light,
You turned the wrong to what was right—
A queen in heart before the crown,
Who knelt to lift a kingdom down.

[Verse 3]
Bread and wine upon a mule,
gifts of heart, a servant’s rule,
She bowed low upon the earth,
knowing well her calling's worth.
“Let the blame fall onto me,
spare the blood, and you shall see—
The Lord will fight your battles still,
if you obey His sovereign will.”

[Bridge]
The Lord struck Nabal down in fear,
The foolish fade, the wise draw near.
And David saw what heaven knew—
A woman strong, a heart so true.

[Outro]
So let your story still be sung,
By every heart, by every tongue.
The sword was stayed, the mercy flowed,
Because a woman brave and bold—
Chose to walk the higher way,
And gave a king his better day.
Abigail… your name will stay.

[Chorus Outro]
Abigail...
Abigail, woman of peace,
You calmed the storm, you made it cease.
With humble words and fearless grace,
You stood alone and took your place.
Beauty robed in wisdom’s light,
You turned the wrong to what was right—
A queen in heart before the crown,
Who knelt to lift a kingdom down.

[Fade]

[Verse 1] In the hills of Carmel’s land, where olive trees still stand, Lived a woman wise and fair, with a grace beyond compare. She was bound to Nabal’s name, though his heart was cold with shame, But her soul shone like the dawn, when the night was nearly gone. [Verse 2] David came with weary men, seeking kindness once again, But her husband answered in pride, scorning truth and turning blind. Anger rose like fire and flame, vengeance riding in David’s name, But a whisper found its way, where a lion's wrath would sway. [Chorus] Abigail, woman of peace, You calmed the storm, you made it cease. With humble words and fearless grace, You stood alone and took your place. Beauty robed in wisdom’s light, You turned the wrong to what was right— A queen in heart before the crown, Who knelt to lift a kingdom down. [Verse 3] Bread and wine upon a mule, gifts of heart, a servant’s rule, She bowed low upon the earth, knowing well her calling's worth. “Let the blame fall onto me, spare the blood, and you shall see— The Lord will fight your battles still, if you obey His sovereign will.” [Bridge] The Lord struck Nabal down in fear, The foolish fade, the wise draw near. And David saw what heaven knew— A woman strong, a heart so true. [Chorus] Abigail, woman of peace, You calmed the storm, you made it cease. With humble words and fearless grace, You stood alone and took your place. Beauty robed in wisdom’s light, You turned the wrong to what was right— A queen in heart before the crown, Who knelt to lift a kingdom down. [Outro] So let your story still be sung, By every heart, by every tongue. The sword was stayed, the mercy flowed, Because a woman brave and bold— Chose to walk the higher way, And gave a king his better day. Abigail… your name will stay. [Chorus Outro] Abigail... Abigail, woman of peace, You calmed the storm, you made it cease. With humble words and fearless grace, You stood alone and took your place. Beauty robed in wisdom’s light, You turned the wrong to what was right— A queen in heart before the crown, Who knelt to lift a kingdom down. [Fade]