Stay on Course

Far this country race extends.
Run with patience 'round each bend.
Though steep those shady hills ascend,
And days of darkness will ascend
In this alien land.
       Stay on course;
       Keep the faith.
       Seek the Lord
       In one accord.
For us awaits a resting place.
Stay on course with truth and grace.
Help your teammates run their race,
And bring them through the trials they face
In this alien land.
       Stay on course;
       Keep the faith.
       Love the Lord
       In one accord.
Out of sight there waits a prize.
Brace your time of pain and sighs.
Joy reforms our sure demise;
Rejoice, O pilgrim, the prophet cries
In this alien land.
       Stay on course;
       Keep the faith.
       Hope responds
       To life beyond.

by Julie Dunlap 5-5-2011