by Tony Clark
Oh Africa, how I love you
I remember when you were young
Even before you were born
The plans I had for you
Cradled in your mother’s womb
I’ve watched you grow
Watched you play
Full of purpose, destiny
Oh that you would RUN
That I might SEE in you all that I intend
You are My precious gem
A rare and costly prize
Born of hardship
Will you look to Me
That I might raise in you a mighty nation?
Do you not know that I have saved the best for last?
I raise in you a standard
Tall and strong!
A clear word
For a time such as this
For now is your time
And I have seen your plight
I am the God of the breakthrough
And I have heard your cry
Ready yourself
And see what I will do
Now is the time of your visitation
Oh Africa, how I love you
I remember when you were young
Even before you were born
The plans I had for you
Cradled in your mother’s womb
I’ve watched you grow
Watched you play
Full of purpose, destiny
Oh that you would RUN
That I might SEE in you all that I intend
You are My precious gem
A rare and costly prize
Born of hardship
Will you look to Me
That I might raise in you a mighty nation?
Do you not know that I have saved the best for last?
I raise in you a standard
Tall and strong!
A clear word
For a time such as this
For now is your time
And I have seen your plight
I am the God of the breakthrough
And I have heard your cry
Ready yourself
And see what I will do
Now is the time of your visitation
