Eden Hartwell sitting among a group of biblical women in soft light, gathered together in quiet conversation and reflection.
Woman standing in stillness at dusk, reflecting quiet strength and presence, inspired by “I Was Here” by Eden Hartwell.

New Release

I Was Here

Some stories in scripture are told so briefly we almost miss them, and yet they carry a weight that lingers long after we’ve turned the page. Jephthah’s daughter is one of those stories—a life that enters with joy, meets an unchangeable sorrow, and is remembered in only a few lines. I Was Here was written as a quiet response to her, not to explain what cannot be easily understood, but to honor a life that mattered deeply. It is a song about being seen by God, about presence in the midst of unanswered questions, and about the quiet truth that even the shortest stories are never forgotten.

Close-up of a young girl reaching up and touching a person's hem, with other people standing nearby, in a dusty outdoor setting. The scene is shaded and warm-toned, with the caption 'Twelve Long Years' at the bottom.

Songs to Meet First

Explore the full collection in Music and the Stories page.

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Select the cover art to step into the featured song. To explore the rest of the collection, visit “Music and the Stories” below.

I’m grateful you’re listening.

A painting depicting a biblical scene with Jesus sitting and talking to a young girl inside a rustic kitchen. An adult woman is visible in the foreground holding a bowl with a cloth. The scene is warmly lit with a candle or oil lamp in the background.
A painting of two women, one young and one elderly, sharing a tender embrace in a field, with the name "Ruth" written above.

Why these Songs

These songs begin in ancient moments,
but they are written for present lives.

Each one lingers in a single choice —
waiting, trusting, acting, or believing —
the same choices still placed before us.

Listen to the full song on Spotify