Brett Turner Francis: in memory of Grace

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Grace Francis came into the world on March 16th, 2004 and entered eternity seconds later. This was written just a few weeks earlier...

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When Erin was nearly halfway through the pregnancy, I saw images of my child for the first time. On the ultrasound monitor I could see my daughter squirming and punching, but moments later that thrill was replaced by news that our little baby would be unable to live outside the womb. Though the news is tragic, this situation and all it encompasses is not a tragedy. Erin and I have been touched by an unmerited peace that only God can give, so it seemed fitting to name this baby girl Grace.

Months have passed since that day, and at the time of this writing we have reached the point when Grace could be born any day. Erin and I can both feel her movements, and we have treasured these months we've been able to spend with her. Though we know it will be difficult, we're ready to deliver her directly into the arms of Jesus - the same arms that have been carrying us.

This situation has given Erin and I a greater opportunity than ever before to know that God is faithful to keep His promises. Already we are aware of how He is bringing good out of this painful circumstance, and we feel a responsibility to share this truth. For that reason I am sharing this song with you.

If I were able to tell Grace one thing, I would tell her how Jesus has been the loving friend and guide he said he would be - especially through this difficult time. That is the context of this song. If you read this story and hear the song and are left only with feelings of sadness, then you have missed the real message we want to deliver. We are firsthand witnesses of God's faithfulness, and we are convinced that in any circumstance He will extend the same matchless grace to you.

Grace
words and music by Brett Turner Francis

verse 1
For as long as I will ever live
There’s nothing greater I can do
Than to speak the name of Jesus
And share this story now with you

Undeserving souls can find his love
In his arms he keeps us safe
We have felt it more than ever now
So we chose to name you Grace

Jesus knew you when your life began
Just like me you’re his child too
Jesus says to children “Come to me”
And he’s already calling you

As we prepare to let you go
We know he has made a place
For your mom and me and even for
Our little baby Grace

chorus
Here’s goodbye
My sweet little girl
Here’s goodbye
My precious Grace
Here’s your chance
To climb up in his arms
And to see him face to face

verse 2
Every time I thought my hope would fade
He has opened a new door
Every desperate hour became a way
To know his love much more
I would like to write this story
And somehow change your fate
But through you, dear child, I’m learning
The depths of God’s great grace

bridge
And to know the mysteries
That for now I just believe

© 2004 Turner Avenue


	home music baby Grace contact Grace Francis came into the world on March 16th, 2004 and entered eternity seconds later. This was written just a few weeks earlier... hear Grace's song see lyrics below When Erin was nearly halfway through the pregnancy, I saw images of my child for the first time. On the ultrasound monitor I could see my daughter squirming and punching, but moments later that thrill was replaced by news that our little baby would be unable to live outside the womb. Though the news is tragic, this situation and all it encompasses is not a tragedy. Erin and I have been touched by an unmerited peace that only God can give, so it seemed fitting to name this baby girl Grace. Months have passed since that day, and at the time of this writing we have reached the point when Grace could be born any day. Erin and I can both feel her movements, and we have treasured these months we've been able to spend with her. Though we know it will be difficult, we're ready to deliver her directly into the arms of Jesus - the same arms that have been carrying us. This situation has given Erin and I a greater opportunity than ever before to know that God is faithful to keep His promises. Already we are aware of how He is bringing good out of this painful circumstance, and we feel a responsibility to share this truth. For that reason I am sharing this song with you. If I were able to tell Grace one thing, I would tell her how Jesus has been the loving friend and guide he said he would be - especially through this difficult time. That is the context of this song. If you read this story and hear the song and are left only with feelings of sadness, then you have missed the real message we want to deliver. We are firsthand witnesses of God's faithfulness, and we are convinced that in any circumstance He will extend the same matchless grace to you. Grace words and music by Brett Turner Francis verse 1 For as long as I will ever live There’s nothing greater I can do Than to speak the name of Jesus And share this story now with you Undeserving souls can find his love In his arms he keeps us safe We have felt it more than ever now So we chose to name you Grace Jesus knew you when your life began Just like me you’re his child too Jesus says to children “Come to me” And he’s already calling you As we prepare to let you go We know he has made a place For your mom and me and even for Our little baby Grace chorus Here’s goodbye My sweet little girl Here’s goodbye My precious Grace Here’s your chance To climb up in his arms And to see him face to face verse 2 Every time I thought my hope would fade He has opened a new door Every desperate hour became a way To know his love much more I would like to write this story And somehow change your fate But through you, dear child, I’m learning The depths of God’s great grace bridge And to know the mysteries That for now I just believe © 2004 Turner Avenue