My Son My Son
Long ago in Bethlehem a baby boy was born
Noone really knew his fate as he lay in peace that morn
A precious little baby lying in the hay
As his mother drew him to her breast he could hear his father say
My Son My Son...My Son My Son
You’re there at last your journey’s just begun
Though many times you’ll feel alone
Just call on me where your strength comes from
There’s work to do the plans been laid
My Son My Son you’ll return to me someday
He grew up in Nazareth a carpenter by trade
But his mother knew that greater things lay ahead for him someday
It was at the river Jordan there for all to see
As he heard a voice from heaven say this is my son in whom I’m pleased
Soon he rode into Jerusalem a lamb to be slain
Palm leaves waved above his head as they shouted hosanna to the king
Then he went on to Calvary to die there for man’s sin
And as he lay in that cold dark tomb he heard his father speak to him
My Son My Son...My Son My Son
You’re coming home your work for now is done
The debt’s been paid upon the cross
Now men can call upon you and not be lost
Yes you are the way by which man can be saved
My Son My Son you’ll return for them someday