Lord can't I stay here a while,
Safe in your arms, sheltered from harm?
I'll pitch my tent here with you. Your glory lifts my soul.
Hide from a world that seems lost and determined to be cold.
I know that you have work for me and I want to do it faithfully
But first can I stay here a while?
Lord, can't I stay here a while,
Safe in your arms, sheltered from harm?
I'll sing your praises night and day,
And marvel at your works.
I'll let others stronger than I wrestle with the fallen world.
I know that you have work for me and I want to do it faithfully
But first can I stay here a while?
But how can I make the world a better place if I linger here not even running the race?
So, I'll do the work you have for me.
I'll go and do it faithfully.
Then I'll return here and see you smile.
