Kevin O'Keeffe - Queen Bernie's Grace Lyrics

In the pale morning light she stands
A weary mother from distant lands
Her child in arms too weak to play
To Queen Bernie and King Bill she finds her way

Oh hear her plea mighty Queen and King
For her child who's caught in winter's sting
A sickness spreads across the land
She seeks your grace your healing hand

The halls of Athenry once loud and bright
Now echo with the struggles of this plight
From far and wide the sick they come
In search of hope for some the only one

Oh hear her plea mighty Queen and King
For her child who's caught in winter's sting
A sickness spreads across the land
She seeks your grace your healing hand

Queen Bernie's eyes they fill with tears
King Bill stands strong despite his fears
Together they vow no one shall fall
Athenry's might shall save them all

With herbs and potions care and light
The healers work through day and night
The child's brow once fevered and hot
Begins to cool as sickness is fought

Oh hear her plea mighty Queen and King
For her child who's caught in winter's sting
A sickness spreads across the land
She seeks your grace your healing hand

In Athenry the bells now ring
Of health restored and the joy it brings
For in this kingdom kind and bold
No plea for help shall ever grow cold