Come into this forest deep and dark
Walk along this path that's winding through
Gaze into each shadow that lies silent
And waiting and watching, watching you.
Though the forest seems so dark and still
Unpenetrated by the smallest light
Soon the path continues up the hill
And opens under starry, starry night.
And all is well
And all is right
All is well
There is safety in the starry, starry night
Untie the boat and slip out un the stream
Into the mighty current deep and wide
Up above a storm is gathering
The shore is growing farther from my sight
Though the river runs so cold and fast
Unchallenged by this tiny boat I row
By and by the rapids all are passed
And there is comfort in the gentle river's flow.
And all is well
And all is right
All is well
There is peace upon my river, homeward bound
Come into this house so filled with light
And walk among these people here today.
Everyone is sharing this flight
Everyone a traveler on the way
Hand in hand, a caravan of hope*
Together we will journey through these fears*
We look inside ourselves to find the strength
And when we listen with our hearts we always hear
That all is well
And all is right
All is well
There is healing in the starry, starry night
This album speaks to the continuum of African diasporic culture that is central to the vibrant canon of Americana folk music. Bandcamp Album of the Day May 29, 2020