Song For Josiah

Song For Josiah - Keith Green

Oh my son you were born in a world that hates you

And I swear I will never forsake you

But there was a Father centuries ago

Who watched His beloved Son die oh die

Oh my son I am weak and I'm trembling

For the Lord I am always remembering

Oh what a strong Shepherd holds you in His arms

He'll break you and make you

His own and then take you home

Well if I could I would protect you

From what you will see

This world will promise love and beauty

But it lied to me

And I will show you if you will listen

And I will promise to listen too

Oh yes there are some who love the lies

They will kill you if they can

Though you speak the truth in love

They will hate you like the man

Jesus although He was God

He allowed Himself broken for you

Well if I could I would protect you

From what you will see

This world just might seem so alive

But it's dead to me

And I will teach you if you will hear me

And I will promise to hear you too yes I do

Oh my son I am only your brother

For a sister God gave me your mother

But just like the mother so long ago

Had to watch her beloved Son die

Die oh son we will try

To let you go