I'm down on my knees again tonight
I'm hoping this prayer will turn out right
See there's a boy that needs your help
I've done all that I can do myself

His mother is tired
I'm sure You can understand
Each night as he sleeps
She goes in and holds his hand
And she tries not to cry
As the tears fill her eyes

Can You hear me?
Am I getting through tonight?
Can You see him?
Can You make him feel alright?
If You can hear me
Let me take his place somehow
You see he's not just anyone
He's My Son.

Sometimes late at night
I watch him sleep
I dream of the boy he'd like to be
I try to be strong and see him through
But God who he needs right now is You.

Let him grow old
Live life without this fear
What would I be
Living without him here
He's so tired and he's so scared
Let me know that you're there

Can You hear me?
Can You see him?
He's My Son.


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He's My Son Lyrics as written by George Hollis Don Robey

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    i can really relate to this song since my younger brother suffered from lukemia for 2 years and dies on May 16, 2002. he was only 6 years old and didn't get the chance to enjoy such simple pleasures any other child would experience such as the wind blowing through your hair while riding your bike down a street. eveytime i hear this song i can't help but think of him and see his warm smile that he never failed to show even in the very last moments of his life.miss you ever day Matty Boy.

    MeanLeanVanillaBeanon August 06, 2002   Link

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