OK, I adapted the real title for this song, but let me explain. 22 years ago this week my first born, my awesome son was born. It was pure joy! Up to that point I’d never known the love a father has for his child. Then, Andrew was born and everything changed. I knew I’d give my life, or whatever was required to love this one to the best of my feeble abilities. (Facebook users, see photos with this at www.ericspangler.net)
Keith Green’s song “Song for Josiah” touched my heart in those early days, and as I happened upon it randomly this afternoon, it took me back into the love of the past 22 years, and opened again to me the love the Father has for all of us. So, for my son Andrew . . . Happy Birthday, buddy. I love you so much. For the rest of you, hope you enjoy:
“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 Im 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 its 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.
