“He’s My Son” performed by Mark Schultz

I’m down on my knees again tonight,
I’m hoping this prayer will turn out right.
See, there is a boy that needs Your help.
I’ve done all that I can do myself

His mother is tired,
I’m sure You can understand.
Each night as he sleeps
She goes in to hold his hand,
And she tries
Not to cry
As the tears fill her eyes.

Can You hear me?
Am I getting through tonight?
Can You see him?
Can You make him feel all right?
If You can hear me
Let me take his place somehow.
See, he’s not just anyone, he’s my son.

Sometimes late at night I watch him sleep,
I dream of the boy he’d like to be.
I try to be strong and see him through,
But God, who he needs right now is You.

Let him grow old,
Live life without this fear.
What would I be
Living without him here?
He’s so tired,
And he’s scared
Let him know that You’re there.

Can You hear me?
Am I getting through tonight?
Can You see him?
Can You make him feel all right?
If You can hear me
Let me take his place somehow.
See, he’s not just anyone, he’s my son.

Can You hear me?
Am I getting through tonight?
Can You see him?
Can You make him feel all right?
If You can hear me
Let me take his place somehow.
See, he’s not just anyone.

Can You hear me?
Can You see him?
Please don’t leave him,
He’s my son.

“He’s My Son” is a desperate prayer of a father to God to spare the life of his son. He has seen the despair of his wife as she tries to do her best to save their son’s life, but to no avail. He wants her to be relieved of this care and would rather take the place the place of his suffering son. The song was given justice by the emotional rendition of Mark Schultz with his haunting voice. You won’t be able to prevent your tears from falling if you will hear this song sung or played at a funeral service.

The song is based on the real-life situation of a family that has a young boy who is dying from cancer. It was written by Schultz himself who is a minister in Nashville, Tennessee. Apparently, the parents came to Schultz for advice and comfort over their son’s struggle with leukemia. During the course of their counseling sessions, the father revealed that there were times when he would imagine what would life would be without his son. For this reason, this song is perfect for a funeral service. If you want to see more songs like these, please visit www.songmeanings.net.