1984- Heart of Man's a Palace (Magi)

@JDHealingTimeOnEarth. --While originally recorded as a Christmas song, John’s version is like an anthem for our times we are living in now.  Listen closely and take it to heart.  This song affirms our strengths, and the power we have to make a difference, to make changes that are significant and lasting.

The Heart of Man’s a Palace (Magi)

Oh, the magi were the prophets

And they wandered through the desert

They saw the star above them

And they knew they'd find their way

Through the valley of the shadow

With the hope of human kindness

They were strengthened by the vision

Of a new and brighter day.

Chorus:

And the wisemen spoke of peace on earth,

Of harmony and struggle

Know you now a cycle's gone and a new one is revealed.

In the weaving of your fingers

In the whisper of a love that's born again

(In the dreaming something lingers) In the weaving of your fingers

(In the promise of a love that never ends) In a promise that we made that never ends.

Well now each man is a pilgrim,

Yes, we all must make the journey

And it seems that time is telling us to be all that we can

(We reach within the circle, let us celebrate the moment) To help lift up the fallen, we must sow the seeds of goodness

The torch is passed among us (all) now to light the way of man.

For the heart of man's a palace

And his dreams are as the sunlight

They burn away the darkness, as they warm the freezing cold

As an eagle flying (climbing) higher, as a river through a canyon

The diamond star shines down upon, (the rising of the soul )  the pathway to the soul

Chorus:

And the wisemen spoke of peace on earth,

Of harmony and struggle

Know you now a cycle's gone and a new one is revealed.

In the weaving of your fingers

In the whisper of a love that's born again

(In the dreaming something lingers) In the weaving of your fingers

In a promise (of a love that never ends) that we made that never ends.

Chorus:

And the wisemen spoke of peace on earth,

Of harmony and struggle

Know you now a cycle's gone and a new one is revealed.

In the weaving of your fingers

In the whisper of a love that's born again

(In the dreaming something lingers) In the weaving of your fingers

In a promise (of a love that has no end) that we made that  never ends.  

In a promise (of a love that never ends) that we made that never ends.

In a promise (of a love that never ends) that we made that never ends.

Original lyrics by Joe Henry and Peter Yarrow

Italicized lyrics are the changes made by John Denver for his recording of the song.

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