Father, I was dark with sin,
Ashamed & guilty deep within,

You held out Your arms open wide,
To forgive & stand by my side,

His lack of love stings my heart,
For of me he wanted no part,

You held Your arms open wide,
To comfort me & in You I abide,

His rejection of our only son,
Hurts most of all that he has done,

You held Your arms open wide,
With love strengthening me in stride,

My pain is hidden deeply within me,
To retrieve it, only You hold the key,

You held Your arms open wide,
To lovingly unlock the darkened side,

You washed me pure as clean white snow,
Replacing the pain with The Spirit’s flow,

You held Your arms open wide,
Come My child, sit by My side,

Now I feel Your perfect peace with love,
Calm & tranquil, a gift from above !

T.D. Channell, 2004