Before the world began or my parents had a clue I twinkled in Your eye Then reached my mother's womb You put me there brought me to being There You knew and shaped me The day of my birth I didn't know a thing But Your hand was on me Long time, long time, You watched over me Long time, long time, we've got history All through my infancy Right through the childhood years All through my growing pains And through the teenage tears In every step along the way I had Your protection In every age up 'til today, You've been ever present Long time, long time ... When I was 1, when I was 2, When I was 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 years old 8, 9, when I was 10, When I was 11, 12, 13, 14 years old From 1, when I was 2, When I was 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 years old 8, 9, when I was 10, When I was 11, 12, 13, 14 years old On and on and on through the years; Constantly, constantly I'm not as grateful as I should be; Constantly, constantly The fact that I'm here is testimony; Constantly, constantly Of how You have been faithful to me And I know You're gonna stay Right by my side now and always