In deepest sleep one night

I dreamed that on the beach I walked.

God was by my side each step

And quietly we talked. 

Then on the sky my life was flashed;

The visions all serene. 

Two sets of footprints in the sand

Were there in every scene. 

But then I noticed in some scenes

Of suffering, pain and strife...

Just a single set of footprints

At the worst times of my life.

God...You said you'd stand by me

In good times and in bad...

Why then did you leave me

Each time my life was sad?

My precious child, God answered,

When your life had pain I knew. 

The single set of footprints

Were the times I carried you.