if this world was mine
i'd command it to function
in the manner which it was created
i'd command peace/order to replace this chaotic storm
and love to replace the hollow halls of hatred
if this world was mine
if this world was mine
i'd teach others how to love themselves
before trying to love somebody else
i'd make wicked acts a thing of the past
erase racism forever, at last
if this world was mine
if this world was mine
i'd slow the wheel of life down
and challenge every being to recognize
how good, oh so good, our Creator is
if this world was mine
if . . . but it's not.
i have no magic wand
nor has the power been bestowed upon my hand
but i know a man who has total control
so, i must pray continuously for the blessings
of Him who sustains us.
for this world sure isn't mine
it belongs to Him
i'm kinda glad this world ain't mine
i'd command it to function
in the manner which it was created
i'd command peace/order to replace this chaotic storm
and love to replace the hollow halls of hatred
if this world was mine
if this world was mine
i'd teach others how to love themselves
before trying to love somebody else
i'd make wicked acts a thing of the past
erase racism forever, at last
if this world was mine
if this world was mine
i'd slow the wheel of life down
and challenge every being to recognize
how good, oh so good, our Creator is
if this world was mine
if . . . but it's not.
i have no magic wand
nor has the power been bestowed upon my hand
but i know a man who has total control
so, i must pray continuously for the blessings
of Him who sustains us.
for this world sure isn't mine
it belongs to Him
i'm kinda glad this world ain't mine