Parting Lullaby

I marveled at your tiny toes, caressed your rosy cheek.
Now I'm leaning on the strength of God because I feel so weak.
I held you close, I'll let you go; I'll send you on your way,
Entrusting you to God's good care for each and ev'ry day.

But I'm finding it hard doing this thing that I must do.
I'm struggling with all my might to say "goodbye" to you.
I'm finding it hard, but I pray these words are true:
"God's love is gonna' see me through."

I watch you sleep and memorize each feature of your face.
I wonder how I'll pass the time and fill the empty space.
I'll drink you in and store your image in a hidden place,
Then give the gift of you away, relying on God's grace.

But I'm finding it hard doing this thing I choose to do.
I'm praying with all my might I'll do God's will for you.
I'm finding it hard, but I believe these words are true:
"God has prepared a home for you."

I like to think of God's great love, the Son he chose to give --
The Son who left His Heav'nly home so all of us might live.
The separation He endured, His willingness to leave,
To come to earth and dwell among those like me who grieve.

Still upon Himself He takes our burdens to relieve
The weight of guilt, the strain of woe for all who will believe.
I send you with one final thing, one precious gift I give:
I've bundled you in my Jesus' love.  I know with Him you'll live.

'Though I'm finding it hard doing this thing that I now do,
I know the Father's love rejoices over you.
I'm finding this hard, but we can trust Christ's words are true:
"Lo, I'll always be with you."

Broken hearts He will make new!