Story Behind The Song

True story of a vision my disabled older sister had as a child. This song is her story, sung from her perspective.

Song Description

Very simple Irish sounding ballad sung from the perspective of a young disabled child who had a vision regarding her stay on earth.

Lyrics

I saw Jacob's ladder by my bedside when I was young
And my heart was full of gladness for I thought my time had come

So I started on up the ladder, I heard a voice say little one
Oh, I know you are frail and broken
But your story isn't done

Sadly, then I climbed back down
And watched it disappear

Oh, the living they wonder always of death's chasms wide and deep
But for me, when my soul leaves here
I know I've merely gone to sleep

O'er the years I have often pondered on that night when I was young
And I pray that I strongly finish
Although weaker I become

I have run a champion's race
The course I've steady stayed

So I'll Climb now up Jacob's ladder
And this time I'll reach the top
Do not cry my sweet little sisters
When my beating heart has stopped