1. In righteousness and splendour I live the life of love
And from a speck of grain, of sand I became the pearl in your plan.

2. I thought my youth was wastedWasted by my past
And all I had was dirt and shameI thought I was insane, (but)


In your hand you have the power To create, to build, to love
You, you are the strong oyster, And I, I am your pearl

3. In your shell I am protected While you hold me close in love
Around me whirls life’s imperfections as I struggle in your corrections.

4. Slowly, firmly you had your plan as I tried to escape and ran
but gently with the tide You caressed me in your shell, to hide (so)


In your hand you have the power To create, to build, to love
You, you are the strong oyster, And I, I am your pearl


You gave for me to give You shared for me to share
And as I got I will give My purpose oh so clear
To hold those I hold dear To be an oyster in your hand
Enveloped with the sand