I CAUGHT HIS EYE

I followed Him along life's way
It was so sweet to hear His voice
But then I failed to watch and pray
And soon I wandered far away,
Until I caught His eye.

I warmed up by the flame of sin
I failed to give Him right of way
It was so innocent a thing
To look and turn the other way,
Until I caught His eye.

The throne was empty in my soul
I had no lasting peace within
Then bitter tears like springtime rain
Restored my wandering soul again,
Because I caught His eye.

Refrain
I'm sorry Lord I turned away
I did not mean to go astray
Return your joy within my heart
And never more from me depart.
--B. Pent