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On the Deck of a Spanish Sailing Ship, 1492 Lyrics by ‘Songs for a New World’ 2018 Encores! Off-Center Company

Songs for a New World (New York City Center 2018 Encores! Off-Center Cast Recording)

2019

[MAN 1]
Lord, we take this journey
To find a promised land
Lord, we take this journey
To find a promised land
And we believe in your power
We believe in your power
We believe in your power-
But the end is so close
So close at hand...
Lord, these men are hungry-
There just hasn't been enough
And the journey's been so rough
And, Lord, these men are hurting
They implore me to go back
As the planks beneath them crack
And I know it's my responsibility
But I'm starving, too-
And I hurt, I do
And I'm lost...
I believe in my responsibility
But I need to see if the fruits will be worth the cost-
So I'm begging You, Lord
You gotta stop! Take a look
At your children who believe in this promised land
Have mercy, Lord!
Stop their suffering and their woe-
Whoa, whoa!
Stop! Shine your light on these children
Who have faith in your guiding hand
I'm just begging, Lord
‘Cause there's no place else to go!
I am unworthy, Lord!
Lord, this ship is crowded
And the men are tired and worn
But another baby's born-
And, Lord! This ship is broken
And the sails are ripped and old
But the winds are rough and cold
And I know it's my responsibility-
When I ride the sea
These men turn to me for a sign
And I believe in my responsibility
But I can't be sure
When it's time for your light to shine
So I'm begging you, Lord
You gotta stop!
Take a look at your children
Who believe in this promised land
Have mercy, Lord
Give a sign to let us know
Whoa, whoa!
Stop, shine your light on these children
Who have faith in your guiding hand
I'm just begging, Lord
‘Cause there's no place else to go
[WOMAN 1]
Lord, save this child
I am not strong enough
I am not strong enough
Lord, save my soul-
I am unworthy!
[WOMAN 1 & WOMAN 2]
Lord, take my hand
I am not strong enough
I am not strong enough
[WOMAN 1, WOMAN 2, & MAN 2]
Lord, take my heart-
I am unworthy!
[ALL]
Lord, give me hope
I am not strong enough
I am not strong enough
Lord, give me life-
I am unworthy!
I am unworthy!
[MAN 1]
Lord!!!
[ALL]
Stop! Take a look at the children
At the children who believe
In this promised land!
You gotta have mercy, Lord!
Have mercy, Lord!
Give us strength so that we can grow!
Stop! Shine your light
On these children who have
Faith in divine command!
[MAN 1]
I'm just beggin’, Lord
I'm just beggin’ you, Lord
I know I am unworthy
But there's no place else to go...
[WOMAN 1]
A new world calls across the ocean
[MAN 2]
A new world calls across the ocean
[WOMAN 2]
A new world
[ALL]
Calls across the sky
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‘Songs for a New World’ 2018 Encores! Off-Center Company

‘Songs for a New World’ 2018 Encores! Off-Center Company

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