Colby Ferrin - Before and After Mission Rap lyrics

[Before - Verse 1] I take a look at my childhood and wonder where it went I'm on the front lines of this younger age experiment I still remember when I entered with a letter From the Church of Jesus Christ that stated where this infant Elder's sent It said, “Elder, you're called to serve Go share the joy that you have that we all deserve You'll leave your home and pack your bags, say your goodbyes to Mom and Dad Because it's time to teach the plan until they all have heard.” Until they have joy and they know why Until they have joy because they know Christ And I'm preparing and I'm counting down the days until I'm leaving Man it's crazy how quickly the time can go by I'm saying goodbyes to my close friends When we next meet, I don't know when I've been living with guidance - holding onto my parents like a rope But it's looking like this is where the rope ends From here it's - “Do good.” That's all “We knew that you would stand tall.” I've had my hands around my family but I'm leaving so now I feel The pain of being alone as my hands fall I won't get paid, but it's the toughest job Man I can't wait to share my love of God I'll be bold with my song till the top of the hills sing And hold to the rod so I don't drop with the building I'm not going to sit down - till every person in my sight has heard That He lives now - and is still king There's a big “How?” - But I will witness even if My bones are ripped out - if it k**s me [PreChorus] Send me now - with cheer I go In Christ, there's no fear I know Goodbye to the 18 years I've known Watch out world, here I go [Chorus 1] I believe And I will defeat For the people with me I'll get on my feet [After - Verse 2] It's been 2 years, it's been 2 years I've taught a few people and conquered a few fears And I've seen miracles - yes I've seen miracles Oh I've seen miracles...But man Have you ever been hated or discriminated against? Preached love and peace and received pain and offense? Have you ever looked at the sky, like “it's raining again?” But you walk those miles because they need the Savior of men? See I gave up sleep so they could find rest Shed tears so they could cry less My family gave up 2 years of being together So that other families could be joined together forever And for He who paid the ransom - I gave up first world life to help others find their heavenly mansion And though we taught what Christ said we should and should not be Still some people simply could not, or would not see They didn't get why salvation is a big deal at all Or how Christ saves us from an actual fall They don't see we're heirs of promise born to raise with the dawn And we're more than just smart monkeys that were made from a bomb BUT On occasions, there was an amazing Person who was searching for the voice we were raising And they made our trials seem like minor pains When compared to our smiles as their lives were changed And….wow…..now it's over Although when I think about it it isn't over This is just the start, and this part is better My name tag's written on my heart forever So here I pledge to light a spark in this people To raise a loud voice against darkness and evil And to shine light glowing with the splendor of youth As a soldier of Christ - a Defender of Truth [PreChorus] So send me now - with cheer I go In Christ, there's no fear I know Goodbye to the best 2 years I've known Watch out world, here I go [Chorus 2] Now I know The painful road I've learned to love When life gets tough [Chorus 1 & 2 (Before and After) Combined] I believe Now I know And I will defeat The painful road For the people with me I've learned to love I'll get on my feet When life gets tough