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Father's Prayer

from Traveling Together by Kharlie M

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My son and his wife asked me to write a song for the lighting of the unity candle at their wedding in 2011. What they got was a four-song EP which included this piece. Two of the four songs were used in the ceremony. When this song was played at the reception as the first dance, there was hardly a dry eye in the house.

This is the original master from Charlie's 2011 "Wedding Day" EP.

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Twenty-some-odd years ago
we brought home a baby boy
Well, he was quite a character
but he brought us lots of joy
We were with him as he grew
and we gave him lots of love
And we taught him about Jesus
and His everlasting love

Oh, we thought he might become a doctor
or an artist, but oh no
He graduated high school
and off to college he did go
For he found a higher calling
in the ministry of the Lord
He's preparing to do battle
with the Bible as his sword

He gains from life's experiences
Not all of them are good
But from each one, he learns a lesson
As all God's children should
Great relationships eluded him
'til a year ago last spring
He got together with a nice young lady
and at Christmas, he gave her a ring

CHORUS:
I pray for my daughter-in-law
and I pray for my son
I ask Thee, Lord, for blessings
on this life they've just begun
Please guide them with Thy Spirit
Hold them with Thy tender care
Dear Lord, this is my humble father's prayer

Dear Lord, sometimes I worry
if the kids will be okay
I know they're all grown up now
All I can do is pray
And I know I cannot be there
every time the road gets rough
But if there is a cross to bear
Thy grace will be enough

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from Traveling Together, released October 19, 2013

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Kharlie M Janesville, Wisconsin

Kharlie M, described as a “folk crooner,” lends his clear but mellow tenor voice to a variety of genres, including folk, country, light rock, and even children’s songs. Some of his original songs are bluegrass-inspired, while others have a splash of jazz or take on a classical spin. His repertoire includes love songs, songs about life, hymns and gospel songs, and a few silly songs. ... more

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