It’s a song written by Cody Carnes, Elevation Worship, and Kari Jobe. In this video, it’s covered by Lara Landon. “The Blessing” is presented in a Christian context and has no doubt tugged at the hearts of many followers of Jesus. In contrast, I’m a Buddhist, and Lara’s rendition flows into me as well.
Look into Lara’s eyes. I say the Divine is bursting out through them … to you and me. Your eyes, too, can embrace those around you. We gaze into … and linger there. For you.
The Lord bless you
And keep you
Make His face shine upon you
Be gracious to you
The Lord turn His
Face toward you
And give you peace
Amen, amen, amen
The Lord bless you
And keep you
Make His face shine upon you
Be gracious to you
The Lord turn His
Face toward you
And give you peace
Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen
May His favor be upon you
And a thousand generations
And your family and your children
And their children and their children
May His favor be upon you
And a thousand generations
And your family and your children
And their children and their children
May His presence go before you
And behind you and beside you
All around you and within you
He is with you, He is with you
In the morning, in the evening
In your coming and your going
In your weeping and rejoicing
He is for you, He is for you
He is for you, He is for you
He is for you, He is for you
He’s always on your side
You’re always on His mind
He is for you
He never will forsake
He never makes mistakes
He is for you
He is for you
Amen, amen, amen