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#25 L'ARCHE PRAYER

by Peter Kearney

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NOTES on L'Arche Prayer:
I have adapted and set to music this special prayer adopted by the original L'Arche community in Trosly Breuil, France. There are now more than 150 L 'Arche communities world-wide, providing faith-centered, community living for individuals with and without intellectual disabilities

Another of my songs 'All Aboard The Ark' is also a celebration of L'Arche. In concerts, I have often followed the lively 'All Aboard the Ark' with this more reflective song.
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L'ARCHE PRAYER
Like a mother God we ask of you
Bless this place in all we do
Keep us in your heart. Keep us in your heart.

Make this place a welcome home
Refuge for the once alone
For the wounded ones. For the wounded ones.

May they find right here new life, the fountain of life
A place of shelter in the storm, the trouble and strife
And may your healing love..

Through humble heart and gentle hand
Lead each of us to understand
We are special here. We are special here.

In the glad your spirit sings
In the sad you are suffering
If we see you there. If we see you there.

Make this place a lasting home
Built upon the very stone
That was thrown away. That was thrown away.

We know you bless us from the poor, the hands of the poor.
Your smile comes shining through their eyes, the eyes of the small
We hope you'll welcome us.

One day into their company
When all we hope shall come to be
When your Kingdom comes. When your Kingdom comes
Amen. Amen.

Music by Peter Kearney
Words adapted by Peter Kearney from a prayer used a t L'Arche

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released February 21, 2020
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First published 1993 as one of twelve tracks on Peter's CD 'THE COMMON GOOD'

RELATED RESOURCES:
Available through Peter Kearney's Online Store:
1. CD-AUDIO: The cd for the whole album 'The Common Good’ (L'Arche Prayer + 11 other songs) is still available. Link: peterkearneysongs.com.au/product/356148
2. CD-ROM: The 'music book' for the whole album 'The Common Good' it is available as a cd-rom containing pdf scans of the original book (now out of print) + cover. Link: peterkearneysongs.com.au/product/554039
3. PDF MUSIC for 'L'Arche Prayer': peterkearneysongs.com.au/product/566483

RECORDED at ABERGELDIE STUDIO, Mittagong
Produced and arranged by Peter Kearney and Kenny Miller
LEAD VOCALS: Peter Kearney
CHOIR: Chris Anstiss, Helen Archer, Bob Bickle, Anne Donaldson, Chris Donaldson, Madge Kearney, Paul Kearney, John Markota, Christine Tilley, Heather Tromp
PETER KEARNEY: acoustic guitar, treble recorder and glockenspiel
KENNY MILLER: electric bass and synthesiser

ARTWORK by DOROTHY WOODWARD: Visit Dorothy's webpage: peterkearneysongs.com.au/dorothy-woodward-art

COPYRIGHT © 1993 Peter Kearney. This song is registered with ONE LICENSE, APRA and AMCOS. Church and school licences through 'One License'. E: info@onelicense.net

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Peter Kearney Mittagong, Australia

Peter Kearney is an Australian songwriter and singer. His early folk-hymns 'Fill My House' & 'The Beatitudes' are internationally known. He has written many other songs of justice and peace, songs for children, and a musical-narrative on St. Francis of Assisi. His published recordings include 153 original songs.

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