The Hard Way - John Schlitt

I see the mountains and the valleys to cross

And I wonder am I able

My heart starts pounding as I cound the cost

Am I ready, will I be faithful

Sometimes it’s so hard for me

To live the way I believe

But I will not forsake Him

I know who I am

I know where I’ve been

I know sometimes love takes the hard way

There’s no giving up

There’s no giving in

I know sometimes love takes the hard way

His anguish echoed against a dark sky

All of heaven watched in silence

And from that mountain He looked through dim eyes

As the world mocked the Messiah

He crossed that valley alone

Exchanged His life for my soul

He would not forsake me

I know who I am

I know where I’ve been

I know sometimes love takes the hard way

There’s no turning back

There’s no giving in

I know sometimes love takes the hard way

For now, forever, I take my stand

I place my whole life in Your hands