Oh, the desert dreams of a river

That will run down to the sea

Like my heart longs for an oceanTo wash down over me

Oh, won′t you take me from this valley

To that mountain high above?

I will pray, pray, pray

'Til I see your smiling face

I will pray, pray, pray

To the one I love

Oh, the outcast dreams of acceptance

Just to find pure love′s embrace

Like an orphan longs for his mother

May you hold me in your grace

Won't you take me from this valley

To that mountain high above?

I will pray, pray, pray

'Til I see your smiling face

I will pray, pray, pray

To the one I love

Oh, the caged bird dreams of a strong wind

That will flow beneath her wings

Like a voice longs for a melody

Oh, Jesus carry me

Won′t you take me from this valley

To that mountain high above?

I will pray, pray, pray

′Til I see your smiling face

I will pray, pray, pray

To the one I love

I will pray, pray, pray

'Til I see your smiling face

I will pray, pray, pray

To the one I love