In Memoriam
Born in Ireland, my mother-in-law, Pauline Kelly, was an Irish dancer. She could not have known then that her life would be filled with many hardships, yet she always remained faithful and prayerful. That image of a young girl dancing and looking ahead at her life inspired Let Me Be a Witness, a metaphor for the childlike faith we are called to have. The Celtic-influenced song is placed at the end of Submitted as a call to submission to God despite the circumstances of our lives.
Pauline passed into Glory on September 15, 2011. It was a great privilege and a moving time to honor Pauline at her memorial service with Let Me Be a Witness. Adrina Thorpe, who sings the song on Submitted, sang a beautiful rendition, with producer John Andrew Schreiner playing piano, and I played pennywhistle. Pauline, I hope it blessed you.
Love, Eric
Let Me Be a Witness
Young at heart and dancing free
What will life unfold for me, Lord?
Chorus
Let me be a witness
Living the love of Christ
Submitted to Jesus
Called to serve at the cross
Praying, teaching, serving thee
Clothed in Your humility, Lord
Chorus
Let my weakness be Your strength
Knowing Christ with every breath, Lord
Chorus
I will serve (x4)
Trials and storms encircle me
Through the mist Your light I see, Lord
Chorus
Fought the fight and kept the faith
Take me to Your heavenly place, Lord
Chorus
I will serve (x4)
Young at heart and dancing free
What will life unfold for me, Lord?