Hush little baby baby don't you cry

Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby

Everything's gonna be alright

The Lord's gonna answer your prayer tonight

Hush little baby don't you cry

Daddy's gonna sing you a lullaby

Everything's gonna be alright

The Lord's gonna answer your prayer 



Last night I had a dream you was the homecoming queen

Today you're 18, happy birthday Irene

Quit school you had to drop out to raise your little child

Doesn't seem to be anyone around

You got to reach up to touch rock bottom

The powers that be keep you downtrodden

Daughter of Zion, I heard your prayer

Just cast your cares and please beware of snakes

They come in all shapes and sizes

Tempt you, put scales on your eyelids

Don't waste your sorrows

They'll give you strength ... tomorrow

Your Calvary's about to come so

Keep your head up, don't you ever let up

This storm will pass you be ready for the next one 



Hey little girl with the pressures of the world on your shoulders

Don't say that it's over

I heard your prayers, just cast your cares

And I'll be there so don't you fear 



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Irene I carried you when you was too weak to walk

I took to you when you gave your heart to God

Faithful and true, that's what I'll always be to you

Believe in you, believe in Me and these mountains have to move

You have dreams and aspirations

I knew you before creation

Your foundation's solid

I will give you a palace, restore your soul

You'll be up for any challenge

Many storms are on the way better sharpen your faith

Count the cost, take up your cross

And wear it every day

Rest in Me and I will give you strength

Blessed is she, Irene who seeks my face 



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Father I'm stronger than when I first believed