Embraced By The Light

A hug is more than just two arms

That encircle us around

A true hug says I love you

Without a single sound

When in the arms of someone loved

There is a warmth that seems to flow

When arms of love squeeze very tight

That warmth will sweetly glow

A true embrace of heart and soul

Can heal and soothe our pain

When we hug and say we’re sorry

Sweetest peace we can regain

A hug is more than a little pat

On the back from a quick embrace

A true hug melts away the cold

As the tears stream down your face

Have you ever hugged your pillow

When you knelt to say your prayer?

Has your pillow changed into a being

Who you felt was truly there?

The sweetest hug that I have felt

Has come on heavenly wings

And when the Savior holds me close

This song of love He sings:

“These arms that are around you

Hold all the heavens aloft

These arms that are so mighty

Are also warm and soft

Lean your head upon my breast

And close your teary eyes

Listen to my beating heart

And think of the starry skies

Can you see past all the stars

To where it all begins?

Can you see what I have made

Or where all creation ends?

My love for you is like the stars

Whose light goes on and on

Someday you will see those stars

And all that lies beyond

Remember Me and my embrace

And my song of endless love

My arms will oft enfold you

As you seek your God above

You will know when I am there

From the warmth that is in your heart

You can feel it even now

Though it is time for us to part”

The pillow once again was there

But the loneliness was gone

I knew the Savior had been there

For I had heard His song

His words had filled my soul with light

And with the warmness of His love

I had felt His sweet embrace

From the starry skies above

Now and then I go outside

On a clear and sparkling night

I try to see past all that’s there

To where there is no light

But it truly seems to never end

Just like the Savior’s song

And now I know that among those stars

Is where my soul belongs

By Alan