[Verse 1] Naomi sought a place of rest where Ruth might find a settled home, Boaz would be winnowing barley at the threshing floor that night. Wash and dress, then watch in silence where he lies beside the grain, Wait until the workers sleep, approach with honor, not display. [Pre-Chorus] At midnight he awoke in wonder, A woman waiting at his feet. [Chorus] Spread your covering over me, For you are near enough to redeem. Not a demand for passing favor, But a plea to guard a family name. Spread your covering over me, Let covenant kindness answer grief. [Verse 2] Ruth obeyed Naomi's counsel, crossed the darkness to the floor, Boaz ate and finished labor, rested near the gathered heap. Quietly she came beside him, uncovered where his feet had lain, And remained until the midnight startled him from sleep. [Bridge] “Who are you?” he asked the shadow; “I am Ruth, your handmaid here. Take the duty of the kinsman, draw your shelter over me.” Every loss from Moab followed into that unguarded hour, And the hope of Elimelech's house waited for the answer. [Final Chorus] Spread your covering over me, For you are near enough to redeem. Not a demand for passing favor, But a plea to guard a family name. Spread your covering over me, Let covenant kindness answer grief. [Outro] No trumpet broke the darkness, Only courage spoke at midnight.