On the Deck of a Spanish Sailing Ship, 1492

Lord, we take this journey To find a promised land Lord, we take this journey To find a promised land And we believe in your power We believe in your power We believe in your power- But the end is so close So close at hand... 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 But I'm starving, too- And I hurt, I do And I'm lost... I believe in my responsibility But I need to see if the fruits will be worth the cost- So I'm begging You, Lord You gotta stop! Take a look At your children who believe in this promised land Have mercy, Lord! Stop their suffering and their woe- Whoa, whoa! Stop! Shine your light on these children Who have faith in your guiding hand I'm just begging, Lord 'Cause there's no place else to go! I am unworthy, Lord! Lord, this ship is crowded And the men are tired and worn But another baby's born- 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- When I ride the sea These men turn to me for a sign And I believe in my responsibility But I can't be sure When it's time for your light to shine So I'm begging you, Lord You gotta stop! Take a look at your children Who believe in this promised land Have mercy, Lord Give a sign to let us know Whoa, whoa! Stop, shine your light on these children Who have faith in your guiding hand I'm just begging, Lord 'Cause there's no place else to go Lord, save this child I am not strong enough I am not strong enough Lord, save my soul- I am unworthy! Lord, take my hand I am not strong enough I am not strong enough Lord, take my heart- I am unworthy! Lord, give me hope I am not strong enough I am not strong enough Lord, give me life- I am unworthy! I am unworthy! Lord!!! Stop! Take a look at the children At the children who believe In this promised land! You gotta have mercy, Lord! Have mercy, Lord! Give us strength so that we can grow! Stop! Shine your light On these children who have Faith in divine command! I'm just beggin', Lord I'm just beggin' you, Lord I know I am unworthy But there's no place else to go... A new world calls across the ocean (A new world calls across the ocean) A new world Calls across the sky