For his age, he's 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


As his youth now unfolds
He is centuries old

Just to see him at play makes me smile
No matter what happens to me
No matter what my destiny

Lord, protect my child

While the world is asleep

You can look at it and weep
Few things you find are worthwhile
And though I don't ask for much

No material things to touch
Lord, protect my child


He's young and on fire
Full of hope and desire
In a world that's been raped, raped and defiled

If I fall along the way
And can't see another day
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 until men lose their chains
And righteousness reigns

Lord, protect my child