As I sat on my father’s knee

I saw what was meant to be

He taught me lessons

That have become confessions

He filled my soul

With what makes it whole

He provided the light

I follow day and night

He held me close

Told me what matters most

He gave me something pure

Made me feel safe and secure

He told me what God can do

How he brought us through

He taught me how to live

Taught me how to give

How to love

Just live heaven above

He offered me a guide

He filled me with pride

He spoke of God’s word

And other things He has heard

He spoke of a place

Filled with God’s grace

He provided a home

Where my soul could roam

He gave me affection

As well as protection

He taught me to smile

Even laugh a little while

He said every day

Should be filled with God’s way

He said every journey

Is meant for me only

He took me by the hand

Taught me how to stand

As we began to rejoice

With just one voice

It became clear

What I should hold dear

And I could see

What’s meant to be

While sitting on my father’s knee