Just when I thought I had lost you Cause I put the book back on the shelf and hid in the shadows of myself Somehow I kept coming across you Even in valleys of despair, your voice was speaking to me there And you said: "Child, oh child, give me your burdens My hands are strong enough to hold all of the doubts that flood your soul Faith that's strong is not always certain So blessed are you when you believe all of the things you cannot see Take my hand and let me guide you I know what it's like to feel alone; I walked a path you've never known Feel my words burning inside you They'll be a candle in the dark; keeping the shadows from your heart Child, oh child, I'm gonna reach you Even when you're too lost to pray; even when your faith slips away In the end I'm gonna meet you Cause just when your feet fall out of line, and just when you think you're left behind I'm gonna leave the ninety-nine; I'm gonna find you every time I changed your heart with just a word; I'll speak again to change your mind I wasn't scared to bear your hell, so I think I'll bear your doubts just fine" God, my God, the way that you keep me When daily I put you on a shelf, and hide in the shadows of myself You're the only thought that moves me completely Though I may stumble down this road, I know your gracious arms will lead me safely home