I was hanging out on 19th and Anaheim.
I looked up to the sun going down.
It was strangely beautiful for Los Angeles.
When I turned around there was my Dad.
He asked me if I still wanted to live.
It was the longest drive.
I asked them to have no one around.
Shame has my heart by the throat.
I could not walk in my own house.
My brother came out with me and cried.
All I could do was cry.
Lord, you left the ninety-nine to find me. Lord, you laid me on your neck rejoicing.
My family gathered around me to pray.
Isaiah’s book is what was read.
I gathered myself and crawled into bed.
Love suffered long but had its way.
I had the best sleep.
Lord, you laid me on your neck rejoicing.
Lord, you left the ninety-nine to find me.
It was the best day.
credits
from sleeves,
released February 10, 2010
Jason Avila - Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Produced by Daniel Rice - recording, backup vocals, every other instrument you hear.
Keith Richard Crain - Banjo
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