Story Behind The Song
St. Paul's inspired me because it is the oldest building in continuous public use in Manhattan. It was where George Washington used to pray. it is nearly opposite the WTC site and was not harmed. many believe it was divinely protected. A large sycamore tree absorbed the debris of the WTC collapse.
Song Description
St Paul's survived 9/11 and has become a center for healing
| Song Length |
4:06 |
Genre |
Pop - Religious, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Serene, Welcoming |
Subject |
Encouragement, Healing |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
?The Little Church that Stood? Meryl Leppard. c. 2005
Here within my walls
The pain can cease
You will feel a love
Giving you strength
Bringing you peace
You can still your aching heart
And rest assured your grief
Is understood
Feel the sacred grace
Of a place that is known
As the little church that stood.
Stay here for a while
Under my eaves
Breathe the sweeter air
And feel the calm amongst the trees
You can gather up your dreams
And tend them with your love
As well you should
Come prepare your heart
In a place that is known
As the little church that stood
There was a tree outside my door
A proud and ancient sycamore
He spread his boughs against the foe
As he bore that fatal blow
Oh you can cry those bitter tears
Till they?re no more
There will come a day
Your precious trust will be restored
You will hear the children sing
Reminding you
To still believe in good
And forever more
This will be known
As the little church
Rest in the little church
Teach your children how
This came to be known
As the little church that stood
The little church that stood.