Lord, we take this journey
Lord, we take this journey
And we believe in your power
Lord, these men are hungry
There just hasn't been enough
And the journey's been so rough
And, Lord, these men are hurting
They implore me to go back
As the planks beneath them crack
And I know it's my responsibility
I believe in my responsibility
If the fruits will be worth the cost
You gotta stop, take a look
At your children who believe in this promised land
Stop their suffering and their woe
Stop, shine your light on these children
Who have faith in your guiding hand
"˜Cause there's no place else to go
Lord, this ship is crowded
And the men are tired an worn
And, Lord, this ship is broken
And the sails are ripped and old
But the winds are rough and cold
And I know it's my responsibility
These men turn to me for a sign
I believe in my responsibility
When it's time for your light to shine
Take a look at your children
Who believe in this promised land
Give a sign to let us know
Stop, shine your light on these children
Who have faith in your guiding hand
"˜Cause there's no place else to go
At the children, at the children
Who believe in this promised land
You gotta have mercy, Lord
Give us strength so that we can grow
On these children who have faith in the divine
I'm just begging you, Lord
But there's no place else to go
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