I was hoeing the earth when the sun rose
It hadn't risen in years
I looked over the horizon without hope
When the sun just started coming up the hill
Like light in a tomb where hope had died
Where the people were just going through the motions
I hope you succeed in your dream
And overcome that which is overcoming you
I hope you take on that which is unconquerable
And I hope you give it a run for its money
I hope you never have to retreat
Just steady going on and on
Hacking your way through the undergrowth
Until you get to the future
I believe in you
In Jesus' Name,
Amen