Oh-oh, the days are long,
and the nights are lonely and dark.
Oh-oh, the heat beats down,
down on a weary heart.
The dusty throat is parched
by the hot wind that dries this land
Oh, to see a river dance—
dance across the burning sand.
Soon this thirsty ground will know a gentle morning rain.
And the desert will rejoice—
it will rejoice with a song!
And we will all lift up our voice
and sing along!
(Let the waters break forth)
to the Lamb of God!
(in joyous praise!)
to the Holy One!
The way that's leading home
sometimes shimmers and fades,
but we are never here alone,
so keep walking unafraid.
The spirit of the Lord is near to keep us company.
And the desert will rejoice—
it will rejoice with a song!
And we will all lift up our voice
and sing along!
(Let the waters break forth)
to the Lamb of God!
(in joyous praise!)
to the Holy One!
Words & music by Michael Cody & Mark H. Chesshir
Publishers: BMG & SCL Music(?)