Rich Mullins Lyrics
"Ready For The Storm"

Oh the waves crash in and the tide rolls out
It's an angry sea but there is no doubt
That the lighthouse will keep shining out
To warn the lonely sailor
And the lightning strikes
And the wind cuts cold
Through the sailor's bones
To the sailor's soul
'Til there's nothing left that he can hold
Except the rolling ocean

But I am ready for the storm
Yes sir ready
I am ready for the storm
I'm ready for the storm

Give me mercy for my dreams
For every confrontation seems
To tell me what it really means
To be this lonely sailor
But when the sky begins to clear
And the sun it melts away my fear
I'll cry a silent weary tear
For those who that need to love me

But I am ready for the storm
Yes sir ready
I am ready for the storm
I'm ready for the storm

But distance it is no real friend
And time it takes its time
But you will find that in the end
It brings you me the lonely sailor
And when you take me by your side
And you love me warm, you love me
And I should have realized
I had no reasons to be frightened

But I am ready for the storm
Yes sir ready
I am ready for the storm
Yes sir ready
I am ready for the storm
Yes sir ready
I am ready for the storm
I'm ready for the storm