Before me stands a sacred gathering, A hundred hearts, a living song. Every soul in this house of mercy Finds a place where they belong. Every life is a story, His mercy the page, Every saint, every sinner, His love will engage. I see stories in their eyes— Love that laughs, a faith that cries. Every moment, every mile, God has held them all the while. From the cradle to the sky, Grace has carried, grace will guide— In this family, I see His light arise. I see the parents, their hearts are shining, Cradling hope in a holy vow. Waters waiting, the Spirit’s timing, Heaven leans a little closer now. Every life is a story, His mercy the page, Every saint, every sinner, His love will engage. I see stories in their eyes— New beginnings, holy ties. Every promise, every mile, God has held them all the while. From the cradle to the sky, Grace has carried, grace will guide— In this family, I see His light arise. I see the widow, her hands still trembling, Sixty years now a tender song. Though her heart bears a heavy ending, Still she stands where she’s belonged. Every grief finds a shelter, His arms open wide, Every tear is a prayer that He gathers inside. I see stories in their eyes— Every sorrow, every sigh. Every shadow, every mile, God has carried them all the while. From the valley to the height, Hope is shining through the night— In this family, I see His light arise. I see the children, they can’t stop moving, Little feet tapping out their praise. Though their laughter can feel unruly, I see the Church in coming days. Every shout, every giggle, His melody sings, Every heart He will shape for the kingdom of kings. I see stories in their eyes— Bright tomorrows, pure surprise. Every heartbeat, every mile, God will guard them all the while. From their first steps to their song, Grace will guide them, lead them on— In this family, I see His light arise. I see the stranger, his steps uncertain, Found a meal and a prayer this week. Now he’s here as the doors stand open, Finding more than he dared to seek. Every soul has a welcome, a place at His feast, Every wandering heart finds its mercy released. I see stories in their eyes— Hearts once lost now realized. Every hunger, every mile, God restores them all the while. From the searching to the rest, Every soul here finds Him blessed— In this family, I see His light arise. Oh, the walls are alive with a chorus of prayer, Every voice is a flame in the glow that we share. And the Spirit is moving, His promise is true— Every face is a window where heaven shines through! We see stories in our eyes— Love that laughs, a faith that cries. Every sorrow, every smile, God redeems them all the while. From the first breath to the last, Hope eternal, shadows past— In this family, forever, His love abides. I stand before a sea of faces… And I see His grace in their eyes.