When You Run
by Tobin Alford, Sabin Flore, Randy Griffin, Cliff Preston
V1
Oh, child listen closely to what my dad told me
Before I went out in the world:
He said, "Son, I still love you. If senses come back to you,
You can walk back through the door."
V2
Well, I tasted and saw it was not what I thought;
It would’ve been better to stay.
Now that I am older from the burdens I’ve shouldered,
I hope that you hear what I say.
C1
When you run, run to the Father.
Take my word, it won’t lead you astray.
Oh, my son, make Wisdom your Lover
So when you run, you don't make my mistakes.
V3
I've learned if you falter you still couldn’t alter
His will and the good in His plan.
I’ve learned that repentance will lead to forgiveness
And make you a better man.
V4
So with all of your problems, the Savior will solve them
Just like He dealt with your sin.
Oh, and I’ve learned that Jesus, He loves you to pieces.
His peace will make you whole again.
C2
When you run, run to the Father.
Take my word, it won’t lead you astray.
Oh, my son, make Wisdom your Lover
'Cause when you run, you don't make my mistakes.
C3
When you run, run to the Father.
Take my word, it won’t lead you astray.
(Oh) Oh, my son, make Wisdom your Lover.
When you run, you don't make my mistakes.
Oh, my son, make Wisdom your Lover
When you run, you don't make my mistakes.
T1
Please don't make my mistakes!
Please don't make my mistakes!
