Hold On, Mary

They took him in chains,

Right in front of my eyes.

I called out his name,

But heaven stayed quiet.

I raised him in prayer,

I trusted God’s hand,

But how do I stand

When they take my son away?

Hold on, Mary…

Hold on now.

This ain’t the end,

No, not somehow.

I’ve seen God move

When the road looked closed.

I’ve seen hope rise

Out of broken souls.

What they mean for harm,

God still holds.

Mary, don’t let go.

Hold on, Mary…

I’m trying to stand…

Hold on, Mary…

Lord, take my hand…

Night won’t last always…

Morning’s coming soon.

Voice 1: You’re not alone.

Voice 2: We’re standing with you.

Voice 3: God sees your tears.

Voice 4: He’s still faithful too.

What they bind on earth

God can loose in heaven.

What they break with lies

God restores again.

Even when the door is shut,

God is working then.

Mary… trust Him.

Hold on, Mary!

Hold on tight!

Joy is coming

After this night!

Hold on, Mary!

Dry your eyes!

What looks like loss

Will soon rise!

They took him today…

But God still has the final word.

(Lights fade. Mary collapses into May’s arms. Scene transitions.)