Name: Father to the Fatherless
Duration: P00H05M00S
Description: This song is about stepping into foster care to make a positive difference in the lives of kids who need it the most

Father to the Fatherless

by Col Atkinson

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This song is about stepping into foster care to make a positive difference in the lives of kids who need it the most

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Destitute and broken
Craving someone kind
Hoping life will treat them fair
Going place to place
Pain written on their face
Longing to be free from despair

Will you take them in?
Will you show them God's heart

He's a Father to the fatherless
He defends His little kids
He stands with them at doors and knocks
Are you going to let them in?
He wants their hearts to be restored
Will you be His hands and feet?
When a child walks into your life
It's really God you meet

First they're sad and scared
You feel unprepared
Don't worry, all they need is time
Some cry through the night
Stand up for them and fight
Not many've cared for them before

Will you take them in?
Will you show them God's heart

He's a Father to the fatherless
He defends His little kids
He stands with them at doors and knocks
Are you going to let them in?
He wants their hearts to be restored
Will you be His hands and feet?
When a child walks into your life
It's really God

The tragedy they're not with family
That's not lost on me
The privilege they now call me Daddy
That's not lost on me

He's a Father to the fatherless
He defends His little kids
He stands with them at doors and knocks
Are you going to let them in?
He wants their hearts to be restored
Will you be His hands and feet?
When a child walks into your life

He's a Father to the fatherless
He defends His little kids
He stands with them at doors and knocks
Are you going to let them in?
He wants their hearts to be restored
Will you be His hands and feet?
When a child walks into your life

It's really God you meet
Yes It's really God you meet
Oh It's really God you meet

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released December 17, 2021
Lead Vocals - Col Atkinson
Backing Vocals - Col Atkinson; Heather Packett
Piano - Col Atkinson
Acoustic Guitar - Col Atkinson
Synth - Col Atkinson; Josiah Atkinson
Bass - Col Atkinson
Drums - Josiah Atkinson
Mixed by Col Atkinson
Mastered by Lucas Packett

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