Tears And Celebrations Chords by Kathryn Jenkins,
Andy Flannagan
[Verse 1]
D G
We see tears and celebration,
D A
For this life so dignified,
D G
Bearing thanks and hearts of sadness,
D A D
To the God of death and life.
D A
As he takes her to his promise,
Em D
Of an audience with the King,
Bm D G
We remember all she gave us,
D A D
Wreaths of gratitude we bring.
[Verse 2]
D G
In these days of change and trial,
D A
Be the rock on which we stand,
D G
When we fear in this new season,
D A D
Hold us firmly in your hands.
D A
May we rise to her example,
Em D
To be humble, kind and fair,
Bm D G
Swift to pray and slow to anger,
D A D
Choosing faith and not despair.
[Verse 3]
D G
In the midst of coronation,
D A
She once knelt in silent prayer,
D G
Oil was poured in Christ’s commission,
D A D
Called to lead her people there.
D A
May we know that same anointing,
Em D
Move in royal authority,
Bm D G
Then speak liberty and healing,
D A D
To a world in need of peace.
[Verse 4]
D G
Lord forgive, when pride and envy,
D A
Leave our nation bruised and stained,
D G
Turn us back towards our calling,
D A D
To make your name great again.
D A
May we rise above divisions,
Em D
Lord, our brokenness we bring,
Bm D G
That a more united kingdom,
D A D
Would give glory to the King.
[Verse 5]
D G
When our days are at their dimming,
D A
And our work on earth is done,
D G
May we hear as does our sovereign,
D A D
‘Faithful servant, welcome home.’
D A
May we rise with Christ to witness,
Em D
A new heav’n and earth displayed,
Bm D G
Ours a robe that will not tarnish,
D A D
Hers a crown that will not fade.
[Alternate Verse 4 for Commonwealth]
D G
We beheld her sure compassion,
D A
For the last and for the least,
D G
Straddling races, tribes and nations,
D A D
Forging bonds of family.
D A
May this commonwealth now echo,
Em D
The wide kingdom of our King.
Bm D G
Reconciled through Christ who suffered,
D A D
All our stories we will bring.
