Please God

Please God, watch over Daddy, he’s the only one I’ve got
And I love him very dearly, please his name don’t blot
From Your book of life on earth, for here I need him more
He’s my oasis in a desert, when at sea, he is my shore
I know You would be happy to have him join You there
For he’s such a caring man, no grudges does he bear
But please God, do not take him, there’s more here he can do
Without his hand to guide, my awards here would be few
I need to hear his laughter and see the love there in his eyes
I need to feel his warm embrace as he soothes away my cries
And it’s not only me that needs him, I have children as well
And they adore their grandpa, with love their hearts too swell
Please God, let me be selfish and want to keep him here with me
Even though Your home is better, I beg you, hear my plea
Extend his time for a little while, even longer if You will
Don’t be in haste to take him, for I’ll never have my fill
Of the fatherly love he gives me, no one could take his place
I always long to hear his voice, always want to see his face
Please God, grant my prayer and have mercy on this child
Please don’t take my daddy, I need him for a long long while