Dare To Climb The Mountain

Many people view the mountain,

• But few ever want to climb.
• For when you scale the mountain
• you must leave the crowd behind.

There's a mountain that God offers

• Those who climb it must be true,
• Its peak's called full-time service
• and it beckons me and you.

Will you dare to climb the mountain

• though at times you'll feel alone?
• Will you be a missionary,
• leave the comfort of your home?

Now the way--it won't be easy--

• many folks won't understand.
• But there'll be applause in heaven
• and the Lord will hold your hand.

You won't hear loud cheers and trumpets

• When you tell folks of your plans.
• They'll say "Why climb the mountain?"
• "Why not play in the sand?"

But the voice still rings from heaven,

• "Give me men to match my mountains High"
• Men who won't give up--
• who'll reach the top or die.

As you journey up the mountain,

• you'll feel the cold winds blow,
• And at times youll get discouraged
• and your steps began to slow.

If you will just keep on the trail,

• and refuse to turn around,
• you can stand atop the mountain,
• No better place is found.

When you stand there at the summit

• with the world all far below,
• You'll see the sights reserved for climbers
• and your heart will seem to glow.

The guide that led you to the top

• will be there at setting sun
• and whisper at the end of the climb,
• "Let's go home and rest, well done."

-- Author Unknown