Lord Protect My Child

For his age, he is wise

He's got his mother's eyes

There's gladness in his heart

He's young and he is wild

My only prayer, is if I can't be there

Lord, oh Lord, protect my child

As his youth now unfolds

He is centuries old

Just to see him play, oh it makes me smile

No matter what happens to me

No matter what my destiny

Lord, oh Lord, protect my child

While the whole world is asleep

You can look at it and weep

Few things that you find are worthwhile

And though I don't ask for much

No material things to touch

Lord, oh Lord, protect my child

He is 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, oh Lord, protect my child

There'll be a time I hear tell

When all will be well

When God and man will be reconciled

But till men lose their chains

And righteousness reigns

Lord, oh Lord, protect my child

Oh yes, Lord, protect my child

Oh Lord, protect my child