the distance that aches
pain and longing these i know
i was there years before
should the tears ever fall
should the pain be too much to bear
cry out, let them fall,
its ok, we're human anyway

the journey to manhood costs so much
yet this chapter isnt enough
surely there must be a better way
surely this isnt the only way

here you walk down the path i once trod upon
press one dear brother, dear friend
i know how its like to long
when the close of the chapter seems so long

Jesus walks, yes He does, for you as He did with me
take heart dear brother, He never gives up
when the tears and blood flow,
when pain and missings overwhelm
He's more than the balm
He's your lion of judah

this God who took me through the storms
the endless muck and mud
is yours as well
march on, knowing He will cause this
to become good somehow.

here in my prayers i remember you
i know He'll answer them, i know
He never ignores any cry
press on dear brother
know that when you cry
i cry with you too.