A Tree by the River

Make me like a tree by the river

whose leaves of green will ever grow

make me like a tree by the river

who finds its strength in the river’s flow

Make me like a tree by the river

who fears no loneliness or shame

make me like a tree by the river

who calls itself by the river’s name

Make me like a tree by the river

who worries not about its need

make me like a tree by the river

whose roots reach down to the river’s deep

Make me like a tree by the river

that stands strong in drought, wind and rain

make me like a tree by the river

whose life began when the river came

Make me like a tree by the river

who knows from where it’s glory comes

make me like a tree by the river

who shows the world what the river’s done