Surrounding you are angels
they are there to guide your path
If weakness overcomes you
they'll give you strength if you will ask
They are your protection when life
seems too hard to bear
And though you feel alone at times
the angels...they are there
Their faces ... may be hidden
and their voices you might not hear
But they are ALWAYS with you
through your laughter OR your tears
They'll walk along beside you
they'll guide your steps along the way
They'll comfort you and hold you
protect you night and day
They'll hold to your hand tightly
they'll not ever let it go
And they'll gently lead you forward
taking each step very slow
For even as you slumber
they watch closely over you
They are there beside you
in each and every thing you do
When life is overwhelming
and your spirit has grown tired
Know they'll be there for you
to uplift and inspire
And when you're torn and lonely
and you see no hope ahead
Know that they will nourish you
your spirit will be fed
And if there comes a time in life
that your heart has been broken
Hear the words, "I'm here, my child"
and know your angel's spoken
For even in the darkest hour
when all of hope seems gone
They'll give you strength to live your life
and desire to go on
And if your faith in Heaven
should ever fade away
They'll help renew your spirit
and help you find your way
And even if you're filled with doubt
about the life you live
Know that they are there to give you
all that they can give
They'll help you in your time of need
they'll wipe away your tears
They'll show to you compassion
they'll calm your raging fears
They'll hold your hand, direct you
should you fall from your path
They'll lift you up to steady you
all you need do is ... ask
For you see, the Father sent them
because to Him, you mean so much
That He sent them "just for you" my friend
and your life, they will touch
For when you were within the womb
the angels were selected
To guide you through your lifetime
to ensure you were protected
They will always be here
they will "never" leave your side
And upon their strength and guidance
you always may rely
For even when the time comes
for you to say "goodbye"
The angels will be with you
they will lift you to the skies
From the time you were conceived,
my friend... until the time of death
The angels, they are with you
with each and every breath
And nothing is too difficult for you
my friend...to face
For you have been presented
with a gift of our Lord's grace
He has given unto you
a protector that is there
To share your burdens with you
with Heaven's utmost care
And no one knows you better
than your angels know you, dear
For every day that you have spent on earth
they, too were here
Take comfort in their guidance
draw strength from up above
And know that their sweet presence
is God's precious gift of love.
--Leigh Engel