Child

<p>For his age, he is wise<br/>He&#x27;s got his mother&#x27;s eyes<br/>There&#x27;s gladness in his heart<br/>He&#x27;s young and he&#x27;s wild<br/>My only prayer is, if I can&#x27;t be there<br/>Lord, protect my child<br/><br/>As his youth now unfolds<br/>He is centuries old<br/>Seein&#x27; him at play makes me smile<br/>No matter what happens to me<br/>No matter what my destiny<br/>Lord, protect my child<br/><br/>Protect my child<br/>Protect my child<br/>When the world is asleep<br/>You can look at him and weep<br/>Few things you find are worthwhile<br/>Though I don&#x27;t ask for much<br/>No material things to touch<br/>Lord, protect my child<br/><br/>He&#x27;s young and on fire<br/>Full of hope and desire<br/>In a world that&#x27;s been raped, raped and defiled<br/>And if I fall along the way<br/>And can&#x27;t see another day<br/>Lord, protect my child<br/><br/>Protect my child<br/>Protect my child<br/><br/>There&#x27;ll be a time I hear tell<br/>When all will be well<br/>Well God and man have been reconciled<br/>But until men lose their chains<br/>And the righteousness reigns<br/>Lord, protect my child