Song for Josiah

Yesterday Les & I were running errands when the subject of (extended) family gathering came up…then the silence when we remember and realize…and we again lay down our plans and count it all loss so that we may gain Christ. And there is JOY!

meeting Josiah

 

A Song for Josiah

Keith Green

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.
 

If

I become entangled in any

“inordinate affection”;

if things or places or people hold me

back from obedience to my

Lord,

then I know nothing of Calvary love.

Amy Carmichael