Song for Josiah

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

The world 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

Oh son, we will try, to let you go