I Wonder Why

I Wonder Why? As I leaf through the pages Of my album of days gone by And see faces that are gone now I can’t help wonder why They had to die and leave me And I heave a gentle sigh As I lean back in my chair And turn to God and ask him why? Why Lord did you call them And take them from my side One by one you summoned them I was distraught the day they died I can’t help wonder why You needed them more than I. And I cling to your promise That we’ll be united bye and bye. I know you have a master plan That we don’t understand Just have faith you promised us And I will follow your command But sometimes it’s hard Lord Not knowing what you’ve planned I gaze up to the heavens An expanse of gorgeous blue I marvel at its beauty And often think of you Then suddenly a storm erupts And lightning streaks the sky Then you send a rainbow Lord And I can’t help wondering why Why Lord are there hurricanes And war and famine too Why do little children suffer While their parents turn to you We know you are a loving God I don’t mean to make a fuss Knowing that you suffered too And gave your life for us I know you have a master plan That we don’t understand Just have faith you promised us And I will follow your command But sometimes it’s hard Lord Not knowing what you’ve planned And I hope that you’re not angry Lord When I say “I wonder why!’ Copyright©2011 Beatrice Boyle (All rights reserved)