When I Was Young - Tom House

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