OH THAT I WERE

Oh that I were as in times past 
When family and friends were near
In the days of God's favor 
When I had no reason to fear 
When by His light, I walked in darkness 
The Lord watching over me 
Before I walked in troubles and sorrows
I walked happy and carefree 
Oh for the days that I long for
For those days that can no longer be
Oh that I were in those happier times
When God's favor shined upon me
As it was, as I remembered 
Times when nothing seemed wrong
Oh that I were as in times past 
When my heart had carried a song 
But I must not look behind me 
I must keep pressing on 
I must let go of yesterdays 
Let go of the past that is gone
Oh that I were as in times past 
But I must not wish my life away
I have a future and I have a hope
But it must be lived for today