The Humbling River

Nature nurture heaven and home
Sum of all and by them driven
To conquer every mountain shown
But I’ve never crossed the river
Brave the forest, brave the stone
Brave the icy winds and fire
Braved and beat them on my own
Yet I’m helpless by the river
Angel, angel what have I done
I face the quakes, the wind, the fire
I’ve conquered country, crown, and throne
Why can’t I cross this river
Angel, angel what have I done
I face the quakes, the wind, the fire
I’ve conquered country, crown, and throne
Why can’t I cross this river
Pay no mind to the battles you’ve won
It’ll take a lot more than rage and muscle
Open your heart and hands my son
Or you’ll never make it over the river
It’ll take a lot more than words and guns
A whole lot more than riches and muscle
The hands of many must join as one
And together we’ll cross the river
It’ll take a lot more than words and guns
A whole lot more than riches and muscle
The hands of many must join as one
And together we’ll cross the river