What Father's Do

What Fathers Do

Surrounded by the dark I cried out to you,
And you came and you helped me through.
Father, in the middle my pain and misery,
You came not sparring your love for me.
And now I know that’s what Fathers do.

When in frustration I was angry at you,
Still you let me know your love was true.
When I was weak, thought I could not go on,
Father it was you that helped me stand strong.
And now I know that’s what Fathers do.

In a time when I did not know what to do,
With your mercy you made me brand new.
As tear filled my eyes, I know you wept.
And you stood guard over me while I slept.
And now I know that’s what Fathers do.

You are my Father and will guide me in all I do,
Your promise I claim, knowing I can trust in you.
Every time I have called on you, you came.
And your love always remained the same.
And now I know that’s what Fathers do.
Help me to be more like you,
for now I am a father too.

Carl A. Gooch