You Carry Me

Resting ‘on the wings of God’ is an inspiring image of beauty. During this song,
repeat the words ‘on your wings’ more and more slowly and softly (‘morendo’ means
‘dying away’), allowing the children to drift and float until they are at rest. A piano
could play the last five bars with the pedal to create a haze of harmonies. This
helps the children to focus on the image of God as protector and comforter. You
may also wish to ask a soloist to sing the first part of the song, before the remaining
children join in with the words, ‘on your wings’, as shown above. Take particular
note of all the rhythmic and dynamic markings in this piece.