you never gave up on me
when all those around did
you continued to show
your unending love

when i got to the end of myself
i looked up
like the adulterous woman
i found no more accusers

just your hand extended
still with love in your eyes

you brought me to your house
you didn’t ask me to prepare myself
to dine with you
you fed me and washed me clean

i still weep when i recall
your hand of mercy

the adoption payment
flowed in red
but paid in full

now you allow me
to invite others to your home
so you go with me wherever i go
protecting and caring for me
every step of the way

you call me son
i am a son of the king