By My Side

To be a good father to my children
Lord I need your patience and wisdom
To listen them and respect them
Protect them just as you protect me
Oh Father, Father, Father, I need you by my side

To be a good husband to my wife
Lord I need your grace and humility
To cherish and honor her
And love her just as you have loved me
Oh Father, Father, Father, I need you by my side

Nothing a father wants to hear more
From his child
Than daddy won't you come here now
And be by my side
Lord I need your compassion and mercy
To lay down my life and serve them
Forgive just as you forgive me

To be a true brother to all men
Oh Father, Father, Father, I need you by my side