The first song I ever wrote
Story behind the song
This is the first song I ever wrote...I wrote it for the dedication of our baby daughter Amber...M'Len and I sang at the service when we dedicated her to the Lord at a tiny church (Ebenezer United Methodist Church) just after the new year in 1978.
Lyrics
Lord, give us grace
To lead this child wisely
Father, give us love
More like Your own
Jesus, give us faith
To be what we ought to
Lord, keep her safe
In You till she's grown
We thank You, Lord
For this child You have given
We praise You, Lord
For this gift we now own
Hasten the day
When she'll know your sweet Spirit
Lord, keep her near
To You when she's grown
For we have been given
This treasure from heaven
And we have been trusted
With life from your throne
Please, give us grace
To lead this child wisely
Oh Father, give us love
More like your own
Jesus, give us faith
To be what we ought to
And Lord, keep her safe
In You when she's grown
Oh Lord, keep her safe
In You when she's grown
Please Lord keep her safe...in You...
When she's grown
October 2, 2025