Sisters Of Mercy

Oh the sisters of mercy
They are not departed or gone

They were waiting for me
When I thought that
I just can't go on

And they brought me their comfort
And later they brought me this song

Oh I hope you run into them
You who've been travelling so long

Yes you who must leave everything
That you cannot control

It begins with your family
But soon it comes around to your soul

Well I've been where you're hanging
I think I can see how you're pinned

When you're not feeling holy
Your loneliness says
That you've sinned

Well they lay down beside me
I made my confession to them

They touched both my eyes
And I touched the dew on their hem

If your life is a leaf
That the seasons tear off and condemn

They will bind you with love
That is graceful and green as a stem

When I left they were sleeping
I hope you run into them soon

Don't turn on the lights
You can read their address by the moon

And you won't make me jealous
If I hear that they sweetened your night

We weren't lovers like that
And besides it would still be all right