Young Man, Arise!

(Note : to help you with the rhythm, the first letter of the main beat syllables is emphasized.)

Must we wait 'til we're twenty-eight to do a thing of worth?
Is youth a time of hapless wont, frivolity and mirth?
Was nothing great ordained for us, awaiting us from birth?
Come choose with me a man to be and stem the fatal dearth.

Rise up and take your place as men. Stand tall and strong and proud.
Embrace the life God made for you - stand out above the crowd.
Instead of fear and aimlessness, don't let yourself be cowed.
Where you have found the Truth and Life, proclaim it out aloud.

A waiting world now needs your voice. Now's not the time to hide.
Equip yourself. Begin to stand, and stem the rising tide.
Learn from those who've gone before, then take the saddle. Ride!
And live your life in sacrifice like He who came and died.

There is a future far away but soon it will be here.
Are you merely marking time or helping it draw near?
The world we know will quickly fade, and all we hold as dear.
Are you merely passeng'ring ....... or will you help us now to steer?

Society expects of you ten years of pointless fun.
I don't know why they think that this appeals to anyone!
We're made for better things than this. Gird up your loins and run!
And join with me, come eagerly pursue the Risen Son.

Christ is the only pilot who can guide us through the night.
Our society is black and dark - we need His brilliant light.
He's calling now, inviting you to walk by faith not sight.
So come around and take the ground and be the Lord's delight.

There cannot be an answer where the Truth cannot be found,
So society now needs you to declare the solid Ground.
There is a Rock, and all that's built thereon is safe and sound.
So lift the Truth of Jesus high and let it be renowned.