The Great Physician

Our paths will part for a while, my son.

In short time, I hope again to be one.

You always seem to have been near

But tomorrow that may be unclear.

I want to walk with you and take your place

But God has designed you to take that space.

To go alone, to be out of touch

To bear a burden that weighs so much.

I’m just your Dad, that’s all I can say.

I am weak and feeble, and I fail each day.

My strength is a shadow on a day like today

My arms can’t protect or show you the way.

I want to hold you, guard you, and defend

I want to be with you until the end.

But I’m just your Dad, my little Z

I stand arms outstretched as you leave.

I would trade with you with no question

So you might stay, and play and function.

But your Creator holds his Hand to me

And asks me, “David, just leave him be.”

Oh I ache to trade with you.

Our Father just doesn’t want me to.

He has chosen me to be your Dad

And for you tomorrow to hold His hand.

O Zechariah, you aren’t alone

You see, God is still on His throne

He may turn me away from you

But His grace and mercy will see you through.

Your Father in Heaven loves you so

He wants You to know this trial also.

So as you grow and become a man

You’ll know his presence and His plan.

Son of my body, son of the King

You are a splendid beloved thing

That God himself has loved and shaped

For tomorrow’s events, O be not dismayed!

You see, God himself had a son

He was the perfect beloved one.

God loved his son, and freely gave

His life away, for you to save.

Dad’s love their sons, my little child.

I know I’ll see you after a while.

Rest in your Father, the one above

For He looks down on you with love.

I know someday, we may talk and see

Of this Jesus who died for you and me.

Will you know him my son, my child

And Rest in him this week for a while?

I want to teach you more as you grow

So as a young man, you’ll certainly know

That God your Father is your true friend

Dad may not be with you til the end.

If I leave you first, you stand with the King

I wouldn’t want any other thing.

The Great Physician hails you, my boy

Trust him, Love him, and enjoy.