You ought to know that I am here (near)
You ought to know I’ll be here to love you
Just to love you
Through all the pain and through the years
I’ll be the one to dry your tears
I love you, I love you
Because you’re mine

Child of mine I know that you’re hurting
And I’ve seen you try to soldier on
I am here to lift away your burden
And I will hold you till the pain is gone

So today I promise forever
Tomorrow I’ll say it again
You would give it all to know the answers
And I know you’ve heard this all before
I’m just here to help your heart remember
That no one else could ever love you more

So today I promise forever
Tomorrow, I’ll say it again

So don’t you ever doubt
You are my precious child
my glory in the making
The years will bring you many trials
But I will never let you down
I’m here with my arms open just waiting for…

written by Mac Powell, Jason Roy, Scotty Beshears, Jesse Garcia

Behind the Song:
"We had an Interlinc meeting at a music festival in 2005. A young man asked that we write a song reminding his youth that we are loved by God no matter what we’ve done or where we’ve been. Sometimes grace is so hard to accept, but God’s promise is eternal. He will always love us, and He will always be by our side through all the pain and many years. His arms will be forever open to the child who is tired, worn and weary. You’re one step away from love." - Jason Roy (Building 429)