In times of trouble   When all the world seems, oh, so dark   And I can't find a way to cope      When deep down inside me   I can no longer feel the spark   When I can see no ray of hope      When I am lost   What makes it all worthwhile   One simple thought to make me smile      These are my children   My saving grace   I see my calling   In every face      These are my children   And I thank God   For choosing me, for choosing me      I wasn't blessed   As other women in this life   To have my own, to be mother and wife      But I was blessed   Beyond where wildest dreams can reach   For I have the privilege   Yes, the privilege to teach      These are my children   My saving grace   I see my calling   In every face      These are my children   My family tree   And I thank God   And I thank God      Yes, I thank God   For choosing me   For choosing me   These are my children