Crystal Lewis

For Such a Time As This

Crystal Lewis


I built my house here 
long side this mountain 
This rugged mountain that stands so tall 
I've had a good life 
Above the lowlands 
It's more than I asked for, but less than I dreamed 
I've often heard a voice call down to me 
If you'd climb higher you'd find wondrous things to see 
But the way is steep 
And a storm may come... 

For such a time as this 
Isn't it much to great a risk 
I've never flown from the edge of a cliff 
Never walked on the water 
But if I turned away 
How would I know what I have missed 
Have I waited all of my life 
For such a time as this 

I've been content to not ask those questions 
That stir the waters and move the waves 
The windless waters are so much more peaceful 
They calm my spirit in silent song 
I've often wondered what's eluding me 
The yearning's meant to free me from complacency 
But the way is steep 
And a storm my come... 

For such a time as this 
Isn't it much to great a risk 
I've never flown from the edge of a cliff 
Never walked on the water 
But if I turned away 
How would I know what I have missed 
Have I waited all of my life 
For such a time as this