Song for Josiah Lyrics

Words and Music by Keith Green
on The Prodigal Son by Keith Green
Copyright 1982 Birdwing Music/Cherry Lane Music Publishing Co. Inc.
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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
But if I could I would protect you from what you will see
This world may 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
(Break - Play above verse's chords, replacing last part with line below)
Oh, allowed himself broken for you
And 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 a mother so long ago
Had to watch her beloved son die, die
Oh son, we will try to let you go
(Spoken)
The Lord says he gave us his son
Why won't you give him your life in return?
All of it, why not?
He loves us
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