Hide him away from harm
Wrap him up in cotton wool
And hold him in your arms
Oh please guard my sons life
Protect him every day
Don't let him fall or stumble
Or hurt himself I pray
Will you take his sorrows
And dry his tear stained eyes
Save him from disappointment
Comfort him when he cries
Keep his heart from breaking
Don't let him be alone
When evil does surround him
Please bring him quickly home
Could he live in safety?
No hair harmed on his head?
I'd rather all his trials
Were laid on me instead
These days it seems my heart
Is walking next to me
Though I want to keep him safe
I have to set him free
I know that in this life
We all must scale some walls
If he's to stand on mountains
He'll have to face the falls
So Lord protect my child
Keep close to him I pray
Please teach me how to love him
With peace and joy each day
