Childish Things

When I was a child I was taught something odd
My Father above me is a merciful God
Creator so loving, He'll throw you to Hell
If you're gay or you pray the wrong way or rebel

I sweat like a sinner in church as I prayed
Crying why Father God would you make me this way?
Can I shut off my attraction and forget my dreams?
Ignore your injustice and hypocrisy?

I used to think I was a child
of an invisible king,
But when I became a man
I put away childish things.

I'm no longer afraid of my Father above
I'm shedding my guilt as I learn how to love
with love that is patient and love that is kind
A love that makes the best of this short precious life

I used to think I was a child
of an invisible king
But when I became a man
I put away childish things

When I was a child I was taught something odd
My father above me is a merciful God
Creator so loving, he'll throw you to hell
If you're gay or you pray the wrong way or rebel

I used to think I was a child
of an invisible king
But when I became a man
I put away childish things

I used to think I was a child
of an invisible king
But when I became a man
I put away childish things