I took a strand of courage And wove it with a thread of belief I wrapped a ribbon of hope into the braid of the rope Stole a pattern from the ancient tapestry And then I waited a very long time yes I waited for a very long time Until I heard a voicing praying, "Please, somebody help me Please, someone throw me a line.' So I took my rope and I cast it out Held on tight to the end til I heard that voice shout, "Hallelujah! I am saved."
I took the hand that was offered I felt our fingers entwine I let this stranger's embrace warm to friendship Replaced the rope I'd made into the thread of my life For I had waited a very long time Yes I had waited for a very long time Until I heard that voicing praying, "Please, somebody help me Please, someone throw me a line.' And I took my rope and I cast it out Held on tight to the end til I heard that voice shout, "Hallelujah! I am saved."