The Finding lyrics

Twelve years ago it all began with an angel in my dream I took Mary as my wife, and we united in our holy virginity Simeon and Anna announced his destiny Who am I that God should be obedient to me? One day a carpenter's son will be nailed to a tree Three days ago I held my child's small hands God's hands that made the morning I am father to a king who has not come to rule the world But now my child is gone--what have I done wrong? God left me without warning! Why would God cause me such distress? Have I failed to live in faithfulness? Where did you go, Jesus? I've been searching for days Calling out your name with every prayer I pray See the tears of a father in search of a son I'm so afraid I did not know quite how to love Trouble is, I didn't notice right away that you were gone I went searching for your presence among friends and family Never has one day felt so long I did not find you there so I turned right back around Oh, where can my beloved child be found? In the streets and squares of Jerusalem Where is my beloved now? Desperate for grace, I went with Mary to the temple to pray We were astonished to find Jesus teaching the elders Who looked with wonder at his face I ran to embrace him Oh son, why have you done this to us? We've been looking for you! We have been so anxious! Jesus turned and said: Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that in my Father's house I'd be? You're the earthly father of the heavenly Father's son I will hide in your home till my hour comes Jesus spoke in words I could not comprehend All I know is that my son was lost and has been found again I love him as my child but revere him as my God I'm the chosen father of the Lord's own perfect love What joy it is to find God's perfect love