This song was written by Gilberto with lyrics taken verbatim from the passage in 2 Chronicles 7. Gilberto really liked to write songs this way. - Elton, 1996
If my people,
who are called by my name
will humble themselves
and pray and seek my face
and turn from their wicked ways,
then will I hear from heaven
and will forgive their sin
and will heal their land.
Now my eyes will be open
and my ears attentive to
the prayers offered in this place,
offered in this place.
(Another flute duet for 16 measures)
Now my eyes will be open
and my ears attentive to
the prayers offered in this place.
Now my eyes will be open
and my ears attentive to
the prayers offered in this place,
offered in this place.