I thought I'd close out this year's Hispanic Heritage Month with a song I particularly enjoyed from Maverick City Música, affiliated with Maverick City Music, the multicultural worship and songwriting think-tank in Atlanta. This song is straightforward with powerful lyrics, and would be easily sing-able in a Sunday morning service. Lyrics and English translation below.
Esta es mi oración
Que tu presencia
Se derrame en mí
Este es mi corazón
Que yo sea un reflejo de ti
Y todo lo que soy
Te lo entrego hoy
Me humillo a tus pies
Sin ti no soy nada
Purifica mi alma
Haz tu voluntad en mí
Esta es mi oración
Como no ofrecerte
Una ofrenda que perfume tu trono
Vivir para agradarte
Es mi gozo darte a ti lo mejor
Y antes de yo hablar
Quiero escuchar tu voz
Antes de caminar
Ve delante de mí
En cada momento
Yo confiaré en ti
Y tu palabra
Sea mi seguridad
Te amo más que a mi vida
Te amo más que a mi vida
Te ama más que a mi vida más
Y me diste nombre
Yo soy tu niña
La niña de tus ojos
Porque me amaste a mí
English translation:
This is my prayer
That Your presence
Spill on me
This is my heart
May I be a reflection of you
And all that I am
I give it to you today
I humble myself at your feet
Without you I am nothing
Purify my soul
Do your will in me
This is my prayer
How not to offer you
An offering that perfumes your throne
Live to please you
It is my joy to give you the best
And before I speak
I want to hear your voice
Before walking
Go ahead of me
In every moment
I will trust you
And your word
Be my safety
I love you more than my life
I love you more than my life
I love you more than my life, more
And you gave me a name
I am your child
The child of your eyes
Because you loved me
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