(Skip Ewing/Tim Mensy)



Well the sun beats down and the sand gets hot

Where I break my back hauling endless rock

For a man made God

I really dont believe in

I shoulder the rope and I bear the strain

Wipe the salt from my eyes and ignore the pain

Though I know when I fall

Another whip is coming

When I feel my body going down

And theres nothing I can do

I know if I keep my faith in you

Im gonna make it through



Im a prisoner here in this hall of kings

Im gold Im jewels Im a diamond ring

To be given as a token of Gods affection

The law says Im their property

But my heart and my soul belong to me

They can hold me but Ill never be in their possession

When I feel my body going down

And theres nothing I can do

I know if I keep my faith in you

Im gonna make it through



Through the doubt

Give me strength to lead them out

Give them faith to follow me

Guide us through the sea



So help me God Im a common man

With the lives of thousands in my hands

As I carry them into the land you promised

And when I feel my body going down

And theres nothing I can do

I know if I keep my faith in you

Im gonna make it through



I know if I keep my faith in you

Were gonna make it through