Verse I

We said goodbye to family and friends

To journey places we had never been

So unsure of where the road would lead

With a solid faith that God would meet our needs

Sometimes we grew weary, tired and cold

But, we were called, and we knew we must go

God-given songs that we knew we must sing

What a joy it's been living out the dream



Chorus

Soon the voyage will be over and we'll cross that final span

The good and faithful shepherd will gather all his lambs

He will lead us to still waters and pastures oh so green

What a joy it's been living out the dream



Verse II

Like a traveling pilgrim with a destiny

Headed for a place we've never seen

We've made a host of dear friends on the way

A lot of tears and joy, many prayers we've prayed

One day we will reach our journey's end

We'll say goodbye to sorrow pain and sin

Though many miles yesterday it seems

That we set our sails living out the dream



Words and Music by Gerald Crabb