Young Man Stuck in an Old Mans Body

This song is for all of us older witnesses who now really understand Jehovahs admonission to do all we can while we are young. We are now feeling the affects of old age but that doesn't mean we are thinking any differently than when we were young. Been a lot asking for the words. Young Man Stuck in an Old Man’s Body I used to grab my briefcase, head right out the door Spend all day in service, then go back for more Walk street after street with a smile on my face Now I’m lookin’ for a chair every couple blocks or place My spirit’s still eager, my heart’s still on fire Still love talkin’ truth to anyone who’ll inquire But these old knees complainin’ every step that I take And my back starts protestin’ before coffee break Oh, my mind says, “Let’s pioneer, just like before” But my body says, “Buddy… not door-to-door” I’m a young man stuck in an old man’s body Still lovin’ the ministry, still cheerful and happy I still wanna witness from the mornin’ till night But these aches and these pains wanna slow down my stride Oh, I still love Jehovah with all of my heart And I’d preach every day if these joints would cooperate and start Yeah, the zeal’s still strong like it always has been But my body clocks out before my spirit gives in I remember those mornings with the group car rides Laughin’ all together with the windows down wide Placements in the park and return visits too Now I mostly write letters when the pain’s actin’ up anew Still love every person that I happen to meet Still pray Jehovah guides the folks on my street And when I hear the younger ones share joyful experiences I smile and remember all my own old appearances Oh, I may move slower than I once could do But my love for the Kingdom still shines right through I’m a young man stuck in an old man’s body Still got ministry stories both tender and funny I can still share a scripture with a warm gentle grin Even if I need a little nap now and then Oh, the hair may be thinner and the walk less spry But the hope of the new world still lights up my eyes Yeah, the outward man’s tired, that much is true But inside I still feel spiritually twenty-two Sometimes I miss the strength I had years ago When I could walk all day through the heat and the cold But Jehovah sees more than the steps that I take He sees all the love and the effort I make And maybe these slower days help me understand How precious each moment is in Jehovah’s hand So here’s to the old ones still faithful and true Still encouragin’ others in all that they do We may creak when we’re standin’, need help with the stairs But we still carry hope everywhere ’Cause I’m a young man stuck in an old man’s body Still singin’ Kingdom songs and stayin’ bright and happy Yeah, the engine’s worn down, but the spark still remains And I still long to walk Paradise lanes Now pass me my hat and my old witnessing bag… I may move a bit slower… …but I still love this work, even if my body laggs!