He came riding fast like a phoenix out of fire flames   He came dressed in black with a cross bearing my name   He came bathed in light and the splendor and glory   Can't believe what the Lord has finally sent me      He said, "Dance for me, fanciulla gentile"   He said, "Laugh awhile, I can make your heart feel"   He said, "Fly with me, touch the face of the true God   Cry with joy at the depth of my love"      'Cause I've prayed days, I've prayed nights   For the Lord just to send me home some sign   I've looked long, I've looked far   To bring peace to my black and empty heart      My love will stay till the river bed run dry   My love lasts long as the sunshine blue sky   I love him longer as each damn day goes   The man is gone and heaven only knows      'Cause I've cried days, I've cried nights   For the Lord just to send me home some sign   Is he near? Is he far?   Bring peace to my black and empty heart      So long day, so long night   Oh Lord, be near me tonight   Is he near? Is he far?   Bring peace to my black and empty heart