So Hard to Stay Close

Lyrics by Michael Lehr

Well it beats in his temples and pounds in his brain,
He sees so many people in so much pain.
It's so hard,
Hard to stay close to the Father at these times.
It's so hard to stay close to the Father at these times.

Pursued by his people wherever he goes,
Yet bearing a burden that no-one knows.
It's so hard,
Hard to stay close to the Father at these times.
It's so hard to stay close to the Father at these times.

It might have made it easier if men could understand
The purpose of his travels throughout the land.
To realise that hatred would quickly banish cheers,
The sadness of that knowledge brought him tears.