When I Was Young

When I was young and trusted easy
miracles were common-place
I stood toe to toe with angels
sang their praises felt their grace
All along the roads I traveled
Such delights my eyes did see
All them mysteries unraveled
Laid it out there clear for me
All that was and meant to be
Come a time full of wonder
Take me to the other side
Hold my hand I’m going under
I bow my head I will abide
My faith and feelings and my pride
I had miles yet and dreams I would
Not let them be denied
When I was young the air was clear
The water clean my throat sang pure
I walked the mountains and the prairies
That high wind and the holy ghost
Forever and I will endure
I made my way them long hot days
Sat there shivering through the night
Searching for some higher purpose
Waiting on that one true light
Sing me now some sweet salvation
I need something I can’t find
I need something I can keep
Something true I can hold onto
Remind me all them things I knew
I stood there staring myths and shadows
I fell to my knees I don’t know why
Or how much any of this really matters
I got no home no destination
Waiting me when I get there
Come a time all reason fails
And gospels all like fairy tales
Simple truths might have been
Never mine to hold again
When I was young and trusted easy
Miracles were common place
I stood toe to toe with angels
Sang their praises felt their grace