Lord, Protect My Child

[Verse 1: Terry Scott Taylor]

For his age, he is wise

He's got his mother's eyes

There's gladness in his heart

He's young and he's wild

My only prayer

Is, if I can't be there

Lord, protect my child

[Verse 2: Michael Roe]

As his youth now unfolds

He is centuries old

Seeing him at play makes me smile

No matter what happens to me

No matter what my destiny

Lord, protect my child

[Chorus]

Protect my child

Protect my child

[Verse 3: Terry Scott Taylor]

When the world is asleep

You can look at him and weep

Few things you find that are worthwhile

Though I don't ask for much

No material things to touch

Lord, protect my child

[Verse 4: Michael Roe]

He's young and on fire

Full of hope and desire

In a world that's been raped--raped and defiled

And if I fall along the way

And can't see another day

Lord, protect my child

[Chorus]

Protect my child

Protect my child

[Verse 5: Terry Scott Taylor]

There'll be a time I hear tell

When all will be well

Knowing God and man have been reconciled

But until men lose their chains

And the righteousness reigns

Lord, protect my child