Oh
my son, you were born in a world that hated you and I swear I will never forsake
you.
But there was a father, centuries ago, who watched his beloved son 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, and then take you home.
Well if I could, I would protect you from what you will see.
This world made 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 with love, they will hate you like the man Jesus.
Although he was God, he allowed himself broken for you.
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 you too.
Yes I do.
Oh my son, I am only your brother, for a sister God gave me a 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.
The Lord says to us tonight, he gave us his son, why won't we give him our life in
return?
All of it.
Why not?
He loves us.