From Cradle To Grave
At Gabriels feet, weighted down by the wages of sin
As the last angel falls, the fight for mankind will begin
Should we cower and kneel for forgiveness our only request
Or stand shoulder to shoulder, believing humanity's blessed
Will a Christ rise among us, embracing the lost and the lame
As we huddle in silence, tattooed by the scars of our shame
It's been a Lifetime since you've held the desire to forgive
And longer again since you've Known what it feels like to live
Well friend, I have travelled that road and I wish you Godspeed
A world that is fed by its ego, is devoured by its greed
When the tempest has gone and we're stood in the eye of the storm
Will you offer your robes to a brother a - keeping him warm
Life's but a passing of time we've been waiting to kill
We've pushed to the limits the patience of Gods holy will
Do you swear in all conscience, your conscience is crystal and clear
Now you're empty inside with no room for salvation or fear
When desire determines the life you've been longing to lead
And your conscience is coloured, by only the will to succeed
Will you climb on the shoulders of others subdued by the pain
Will you fall on your feet or your back, will it drive you insane
As eternity falls, to the flickering light of the Flame
You'll wait with the patience of Job 'til He calls out your name
Has it gone as you've planned, now there's only the children to save
Has it been all you've ever imagined, from cradle to grave
Copyright © Peter Walsh | Year Posted 2014
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