If It Be Your Will
Leonard Cohen · Complete Studio Albums Collection [2011]
That I speak no more
And my voice be still
As it was before
I will speak no more
I shall abide until
I am spoken for
If it be your will
If it be your will
That a voice be true
From this broken hill
I will sing to you
From this broken hill
All your praises they shall ring
If it be your will
To let me sing
From this broken hill
All your praises they shall ring
If it be your will
To let me sing
If it be your will
If there is a choice
Let the rivers fill
Let the hills rejoice
Let your mercy spill
On all these burning hearts in hell
If it be your will
To make us well
And draw us near
And bind us tight
All your children here
In their rags of light
In our rags of light
All dressed to kill
And end this night
If it be your will
If it be your will.
If It Be Your Will
Leonard Cohen's "If It Be Your Will" stands as a poignant exploration of spiritual surrender and the complexities of human connection. Recorded for his comprehensive studio discography, the track exemplifies Cohen's signature style, blending folk sensibilities with a profound, often melancholic vocal delivery. The song delves into themes of fate and acceptance, characteristic of his later works which frequently grapple with religious imagery and existential questioning. As part of his extensive body of work, this recording captures the quiet intensity that defined his approach to storytelling through music, offering listeners a reflective experience on the inevitability of life's choices.