The last time I was here

I can remember standing tall

But looking up to face the door

I can recall each room as large

And not at all that I was small

I was a child of course

I was a child of yours



The last time I was here

How could I have known

I'd be awakened by the loss of things held dear

And that my coming back would mark the fact

I've come full circle

I've done the work I'm stronger for

I couldn't ask for more



Chorus

Stay with me awhile

God of all that's come and gone

You are the faithful Rose of Sharon

You are the morning's final dawn

I need You to pray with me awhile

Let me feel Your strength in me

Here in the cradle of my soul

Let me let all else now go

I've gone around the world

To find the precious pearl

Was here all along



The last time I was here

I thought I knew the score

I thought my world was in my control

I cursed a lot of things

I blamed my chains

My lack of strength

The simple length of time I've known

Laid now before Your throne



Repeat Chorus