Dear Child

Oh my dear child I see your tears Every rainy day comes Before the sun Oh my dear child It will only be For a little while For a little while In death or life From rest to rise In silence now I'm here I know your fears And its stinging wiles I won't disappear Through stormy times Don't be afraid When lions roar 'Cause even lions fear When Father's here My arm's embrace My love's refrain My shadow's grace My word proclaims From start to end my presence remains Depart nor send I shall not rend These arms were held wide open when You needed me most These arms are held wide open when You needed me most Oh my dear child I know your tears Every rainy day comes Before the sun Oh my dear child It will only be For a little while Let me draw near