Steve Camp Song For Mom Lyrics

SONG FOR MOM
Steve Camp, from Sayin' It With Love

Beneath the strong exterior the child cries
You see, she's lost her companion in a night
And she feels the obligation to be two in one
To be a mother to soothe a broken heart
And a father to train her sons

Ruthie let some of their goodness fall
Upon your number two boy
Me, I never ceased from learning
There's a fire within, keep it burning
By the sweat of my brow, keep me working
For the prize
For there lies beyond the open door
I almost walk inside

Age brings forth the wisdom
Like that of a fine machine
It distinguishes between the evil and good
And understands the in-between
Some in search for silver and gold
Others after God's own heart
They'll find a lover the Maker
They'll be givers not takers
With the courage it takes to stand out

I said, “Ruthie let some of their wisdom fall
Upon your number two boy”
Me, I never ceased from learning
There's a fire within, keep it burning
By the sweat of my brow, keep me working
For the prize
Woah, there lies beyond the open door
I almost walk inside

What could become of all the children? If they could have what I've had with you
Woah, now, faith, it could move mountains
Out of their songs spring up fountains
That's exactly what the good Lord intended them to do

Well, just think of it — a faith on faith
And a love on love it could be
Oh, just think of it — no more darkness,
There'll be peace
You don't even need line to His vision
If you open your eyes, you can see
It's the way it's supposed to be, it's supposed to be

(Instrumental break)

If you're sailing on rocky water
Her anchor holds under the changing tide
And she finds her strength in the power of the Lord
And has His wisdom as her guide
Some men fly as eagles free
Others as sparrows in a crowded sky
I myself was falling all too fast
With a touch of life I can fight

I said “Ruthie, let me pass on some of the light
That has become a part of mine
And because of it all, keep me burning.”
There's a fire within, keep it burning
By the sweat of my brow, keep me working
For the prize
Woah, there lies beyond the open door
I almost walk inside
I almost walk inside