Mama, I've got two strong hands
And they're fine as far as hands go
I can shoulder the future, I can face the wind
But the dream that I must follow
It's a dream that can kill with its beauty
It's a hurt that can heal with its pain
And with all of these miles that lie before me
I may never get home again
But I'll carry the songs I learned when we were kids
I'll carry the scars of generations gone by
I'll pray for you always, and I promise you this:
I'll carry on - I'll carry on!
I kissed the earth on my old man's grave
Said goodbye to my brave young companions
When they hoist that sail I know my heart will break
As bright and as fine as the morning
I don't know where this road will take me
But they say there's a place there for a man
And I'm only afraid that my dreams may betray me
And I'll never get home again
But I'll carry the songs I learned when we were kids
I'll carry the scars of generations gone by
I'll pray for you always, and I promise you this:
I'll carry on - I'll carry on!
Oh, I can shoulder the future
I can brave the wind
Oh, we go on - we go on
Will we never get home again?
I'll carry the songs I learned when we were kids
I'll carry the scars of generations gone by
I'll pray for you always, and I promise you this:
I'll carry on - I'll carry on!
-Rich Mullins, A Liturgy, a Legacy, & a Ragamuffin Band, "I'll Carry On"
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3 comments:
Now THERE'S a song to make your mom cry as you start your journey across the country, Aaron! Blessings on you travels - and on your stay back east, too (I'm writing from Syracuse, NY - not Fresno -but am only gone for a few days).
Lori
Aaron, we hope you find your way home again. You would be missed. Have a great time. Keep us posted on all your adventures.
Shalene for the Werzinski Clan
Aaron, Interesting this should be your departing post! Beautiful song ~ can't wait till you "come home".
Love, Mom
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