Christo Te Ama

This was written over 6 years ago, while I was on a mission trip to Mexico

Christo Te Ama

Hold my hand a moment, little one,
Your tender eyes, contageous smiles

will warm me for today,

We'll run and sing and laugh

until the sunlight fades away...

Hold tightly to me, little one -

I long to calm the fears and hurts

that plague your tender heart,

to keep you safe forever

in my arms to never part.

I'll love you always, little one -

I'll hold you for a moment, but

then I must go away,

So I'll teach you of Another -

in your heart He longs to stay...

"Christo te ama," little one,

so very much, you'll see!

Just take His hand, my precious child,

He's all you'll ever need.

So if the nighttime monsters come

with shadows dark and mean,

He'll be your fearless Hero

who will chase them from your dreams.

And if you're sad and lonely

and your tears have all been spent,

He'll hurry in to hold you,

He's the very best of friends.

Oh little one, so all alone,

no tender parents here -

He is the gentle Daddy,

He'll kiss away your tears.

Our moments fly past, little one,

and soon we'll be apart,

But though you cannot hold my hand,

know that you have my heart!

Oh precious one, I'll take your hand

and place it with the Shepherd,

for though our moments flee too fast,

He'll hold you tight forever...