IF I COULD written by Gail Batton - 4/1/98 - 11:27 p.m. - Wednesday If I could - I would take this pain from you my friend I would give you all the money that you need I would hold you close and let you cry it out I would mend your marriage and rescue your kids I would take away your sorrows I would calm your troubled heart I would turn your darkness into Light If I could - I would go back in time and stop the abuse I would bring back your loved ones who have died I would take away your sickness and disease I would send the enemy away I would protect you with great armies I would turn your tears to  smiles If I could - I would heal your broken heart and wounded spirit I would find your missing children I would buy for you clothes and food and shelter I would sing to you fine melodies of love I would give you back the house that burned I would find for you the job you need I would give to you sweet sleep instead of evil dreams If I could - I would be your mother and your father who are gone I would be your sister and your brother who are away I would be your child that you grieve so deeply for I would be your friend every moment of every day I would make the pain stop - the pain that nobody sees I would fix the mistakes you made I would give back all that you have lost in life If I could - I would - but I cannot do for you these things But, through it all - I shall pray for you For God above can do what I would do if only that I could.