[Verse 1]
I see them gathered, see them on the shore
I turned to look once more
And he who knows me not
Takes me to the belly of darkness

[Bridge]
The tears run swift and hard
And when they fall
Even, even the comfort of a stone
Would be a gain
There was a time when I thought
I would have to give up
But I'm thankful that I'm
Strong as I am and I'll
Try to do the best I can

[Pre-Chorus]
Tears will run swift
And tears will come that fall like rain
I pray that it's swift though
Tears will fall as cold as pain

[Chorus]
I pray to the Almighty
Let me not to him do
As he has unto me
Teach my beloved children
Who have been enslaved
To reach for the light continually
[Verse 2]
So many times I prayed
So many times I've prayed for you
Prayed for you

[Bridge]
The tears run swift and
Hard and cold as pain
Even, even the comfort of a stone would be a gain
Had I not had the strength and wisdom of a warrior
I would have to give up
But I'm thankful that I'm strong as I am
And I'll try to do the best I can

[Pre Chorus]
Tears will run swift
And tears will come that fall like rain
I pray that it's swift though
Tears will fall as cold as pain

[Chorus]
I pray to the Almighty
Let us not do as he has unto us
Teach my beloved children I've been a slave
But reach for the light continually
[Outro]
Wisdom is the flame
Wisdom is the brave warrior
Who will carry us into the sun
I pray that it's swift though
Tears will come that fall like rain
So many times, so many times