[Verse 1] Little boots in the dirt Knees scraped from the yard Mama prays over breakfast Daddy sets the bar Teach them truth in the morning Let it shape every day Little boys growing steady Learning Jesus' way [Pre-Chorus] When the world comes calling loud And the easy road looks sweet Give them backbone, give them grace Put a holy fire in their feet [Chorus] Raise up good men Raise up good men Keep them true to Your hand Raise up good men Raise up good men Strong enough to stand [Verse 2] Let them love the right woman One who walks in Your light Not the velvet-tongued trouble That can pull them from the right Give them eyes for a covenant And a heart that's set apart Let them run from the shadows Let them guard their hearts [Pre-Chorus] When temptation calls their name And the old lies circle near Give them wisdom, give them strength Make their steps stay clear [Chorus] Raise up good men Raise up good men Keep them true to Your hand Raise up good men Raise up good men Strong enough to stand [Bridge] Make them solid like a mountain Make them gentle like a dove Built on truth, not on impulse Led by mercy, led by love If a false fire starts to shine Let them turn and walk away Hold them fast in holy courage Till they choose Your way [Chorus] Raise up good men Raise up good men Keep them true to Your hand Raise up good men Raise up good men Strong enough to stand
