Memories

When I gather around me
All of the thoughts of years gone past
Memories of how You gave me life
A gentle word, a gift of love
Came at just the right time
I remember now, I used to laugh or cry

Lord, I want to be full again
Of the life You made so real
I don't know why, but I walked away
Make the memories that I'm feelin'
Stir my heart to love
Forgive me, Lord
And renew Your Word in my life again

There were times I can feel within me
A love I once knew
I had so many friends, but that was long ago
Then how quickly the scattered memories
They fade and slip away
I'd give anything to be a child again

Oh, the freedom of never needing
Anyone but You
Remembering now what tears me apart
Reach within me a gently cleanse me
Of ever dying thing
Create in me a new life so I can be free again
Lord, I want to be full again
Of the life You made so real
I don't know why, but I walked away
Make the memories that I'm feelin'
Stir my heart to love
Forgive me, Lord
And renew Your Word in my life again