The Covenant [Verse 1 — fingerpicked acoustic, close vocal] September laid its warmth On a clearing in the woods. Sunlight through the branches, A breeze where Cami stood. Trevor reached to take her hand; Their people gathered near. Papa opened Genesis, And the whole world seemed to hear. [Chorus — cello and bass rise] Take my name, take my hand, Take the days we haven’t seen. When our strength runs out on the harder roads, Let God’s grace carry us through. It’s more than this September, More than words beneath the trees. It’s the covenant we’re making, It’s the love we’ll choose to keep. [Verse 2] Papa spoke of sacrifice, Of the honor in a name, Of holding to each other When the sunshine turns to rain. A train called past the clearing, Then the evening settled in. Campfire on the gentle breeze, String lights shining as they danced. [Chorus] [Bridge — nearly just voice and guitar] When the music’s done And the fire burns low, There’s still a hand to reach for And a home in which to grow. [Final chorus — full, then fall away] Take my name, take my hand, Take the days we haven’t seen. When our strength runs out on the harder roads, Let God’s grace carry us through. It’s the covenant we’re making, It’s the love we’ll choose to keep.
