The Humbling River

Nature, Nurture, Heaven and Home
Sum of all and by them driven
To conquer every mountain shown
But I've never crossed this river

Braved the Forest, braved the Stone
Braved the icy winds and fire
Braved and beat them on my own
Yet I'm helpless by this river

Angel, Angel, what have I done?
I've faced the quakes, the wind, the fire
I've conquered country, crown, and throne
Why can't I cross this river?

Pay no mind to the battles you've won
It'll take a lot more than rage and muscle
Open your heart and hands, my son
Or You'll never make it over the river

It'll take a lot more than the words and guns
A whole lot more than riches and muscle
The hands of the many must join as one
And together we'll cross the river