I've had this hope inside
For what seems a long time now
But I would gladly give anything to find
A way to tell you there's more to this life

As seen through a child's eyes
A simple faith that mom and dad will bring the light of day
If you ask and seek, he will knock
Just open up the door, let him in today

When I cross the crystal sea
Will I find you standing on the shore to greet me'
When I wave this world good-bye
Am I gonna have this hope to go on'

When I find forever
Will I find you; will I find you'
When I find forever
Will I find you; Will I find you there, already waiting'
That is my prayer

And I know the stories you use to push away
Religious hypocrisy the headlines today
You say it gives lie to the truth
But I say that's just your excuse

For I've seen you struggle with your heavy load
Shoulders bowed from all the piled up yesterdays
Bitter, abandoned, fingers pointing every which way
Just let it go at his feet you can find peace in Jesus' name

Then when I cross the crystal sea
I'll find you standing on the shore to greet me
When I wave this world good-bye
I'm gonna have this hope to go on

When I find forever
I'll find you, yes, I'll find you
When I find forever
I'll find you there already waiting
That is my prayer

Dedicated to my father who went home to be with the Lord after a long fight with cancer on 10-22-2004.

Matthew 7:7-14, 11:25-30, 18:1-4; Romans 10:8-13; 2 Corinthians 5; Revelation 4, 15

Copyright ' 2004 Dawson Cowals.