Diane Tuiofu Music
and the Arts
Composer, Arranger, Pianist
My Garden
"'My Garden,' uses the metaphor of the garden as the heart or soul of a person--the place where our desires and intentions reside. The song is very personal to me; it is the story of how when I neglect my spirituality, it isn't long before my beautiful garden becomes overgrown, full of weeds, and not a very nice place to be. At those times I need the hand of the gardener, or the Savior, to restore my garden to a place of beauty. When peace and order are restored, then I find the presence of the Holy Dove--representing the Spirit of God--abides also there. The lovely flute trill is intended to represent birdsong" (Toni Thomas).
Lyrics
Text: Toni Thomas Music: Diane Tuiofu
Verse one
In my garden,
my still, small space,
Weeds have claimed the flower's place.
My straight and narrow garden path
Is choked by vice
that finds the cracks
In my resolve.
How I regret forgetting Him!
It's time to let
The Gardener in.
Verse two
In my garden,
my soul's repose,
My pride unchecked
soon overgrows.
It blocks the light and heavenly dew
The flowers thirst--
scant filters through
Pride's deathly shade.
How soon neglect
the sunlight dims!
It's time to let
The Gardener in!
Chorus
Behold He's knocking at the gate
My heart I'll open to Him
I'll grow again my sin forgiven
Father grant thy perfect pardon.
Behold He's knocking at the gate
Christ waits with love unfailing.
His hands still bear the marks so telling
Of His labor in the garden.
Verse three
In my garden,
now clear of sin,
I'm free to walk the path again.
Bright virtue blooms,
sweet fragrant smell,
Look! In my tree has come to dwell
The Holy Dove.
I'll come to hear His song again
And daily let
The Gardener in.
Repeat Chorus