She was born to a normal home, second of two
Her mom and dad took her to church every Sunday and Wednesday too
She felt something that was real inside those walls
And when they prayed she raised her hand and said, 'I receive the call'
Two weeks later she lined up and waited her turn to get in the water

Baptize me, wash me in Your water
Let it run all over me, let me call You Father
Capsize me, call me Your daughter
Hold me close till I get home
Never let me go

It only took a few years for it all to fall apart
She never thought that there could be so much fighting in a house
Mom said there were problems, said Daddy's moving out
Dad said, 'Don't you worry, child, I'm sure it will all work out'
She only saw him once a week after that
She said, 'It's not big deal', but her heart turned black
She went to the river for the weekend with her friends
While they were oblivious to her pain
She jumped in

Baptize me, wash me in Your water
Let it run all over me, I miss my father
Capsize me, call me Your daughter
Hold me close till he gets home
Never let me go

She spent so many years in confusion
She met a guy, knew he could use her
Naive to his intentions, she asked him all her questions
And he had all the answers that she desperately needed
Nine months later he was walking out the door
Said, 'I don't want a baby, I just don't love you anymore'
She stepped in the shower, and she wanted to breathe it in
She thought of her baby and decided to live instead

Baptize me, wash me in Your water
Let it run all over me, for the sake of my daughter
Capsize me, will You be her Father'
Hold me close till I get home
Never let me go

Many years had left her gray and made her wise
Though her heart had settled down, something wasn't right
Appointment after appointment confirmed her darkest fear
The doctor said, 'The cancer spread,
You've got weeks, not years'
Her friend said, 'How could God let this happen''
She said, 'How could I go through this without Him''
And as she sat connected to machines, she asked for a drink
As it was lifted to her lips, she closed her eyes and whispered

Baptize me, wash me in your water
Let it run all over me, You are my Father
Capsize me, I am Your daughter
Hold me close till I get home
I'm coming home

Baptize me, wash me in your water
Let it run all over me, You are my Father
Capsize me, I am Your daughter
Hold me close till I get home
Never let me go