This Is Your Sword

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Given yesterday's post about the future of the kids. This is a brilliant song written by Springsteen. Every single parent should read this and apply it to the lives of their kids. I know a lot of people who really feel it. I even read the words to Jake and said, "As a Dad, some day, you'll know."

This Is Your Sword - Bruce Springsteen off High Hopes Record (Buy it!)

Now brothers and sisters listen to me
These are the few things that I leave to thee
The sword of our fathers with lessons hard taught
The shield strong and sturdy from battles well fought

Well this is your sword, this is your shield
This is the power of love revealed
Carry them with you wherever you go
And give all the love that you have in your soul

At times there are dark, dark must cover the earth
This world's filled with the beauty of God's work
Hold tight to your brawn, stay righteous, stay strong
When the days of miracles will come along

Now this is your sword, this is your shield
This is the power of love revealed
Carry it with you wherever you go
And give all the love that you have in your soul

In the days of despair you can grow hard
'Til you close your mind and empty your heart
If you find yourself staring in the abyss
Hold tight to your loved ones and remember this

This shield will protect your secret heart
The sword will defend from what comes in the dark
Should you grow weary on the battle field
Well do not despair, our love is real

This is your sword, this is your shield
This is the power of love revealed
Carry it with you wherever you go
And give all the love that you have in your soul
And give all the love that you have in your soul

Hey! Hey!



Read more: Bruce Springsteen - This Is Your Sword Lyrics | MetroLyrics

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