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Artist: Keith Green
Canonical path: /green-keith/song-for-josiah
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Song For Josiah
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Song For Josiah
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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
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
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