Shelby M. Forrest - The Albatross lyrics

At some time in the course of each lifespan Great crises will be faced by every man. Around his neck may hang an albatross, Symbolic, like the burden of a cross. Life's travelled path looks smooth viewed from afar, But hidden rocks and thorns the soul may scar For though great beauty doth the rose impart Its sharpened thorns may reach and pierce the heart Ofttime the jagged rock and sharpened thor To mortal man seems more than can be borne. But he must choose the garments he will wear, And his own cross he then must face to bear. But God holds in his hand a guiding light Providing every man with spiritual sight Extending light and hope to all mankind For which without the soul of man is blind. The helping hand of God is ever there To ease the pain that man through life must bear. But man will oft reject that helping hand And opt instead to make alone his stand. Although God gave to man the right to choose, His choice determines if he win or lose. Though God will neer withdraw his gift from Man, Man's destiny he holds in his own hand.