A Hundred Miles of Love

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I was seven when the world split in two, Learned too soon what a young man must do. Filled big shoes that didn't quite fit, But somebody showed me how to never quit. She rose before the sun每ay, A hundred miles down the highway. [Chorus] Praise the Lord for the hands that held me, Praise the Lord for the love that shaped me. Through the long nights, through the weary climb, She carried us one prayer at a time. Oh, praise the Lord, praise the Lord. [Verse 2] Two jobs, double shifts, an officer's call, She'd give her last just to give us all. Told me I was smart, told me I was loved, When I couldn't believe, she believed enough. Taught me work hard, keep your word true, Keep on trying, see the journey through. [Chorus] Praise the Lord for the hands that held me, Praise the Lord for the love that shaped me. Through the long nights, through the weary climb, She carried us one prayer at a time. Oh, praise the Lord, praise the Lord. [Bridge] Carol, oh Carol, you're a mountain of grace, Every sacrifice written on your face. [Verse 3] Yosemite roads and the BMX days, Bryan and me in your steady gaze. Still you're rising, still you're pouring out love, Still believing, still lifting us up. Mama Carol, this song's for you, For every dream you carried us through. [Chorus] Praise the Lord for the hands that held me, Praise the Lord for the love that shaped me. Through the long nights, through the weary climb, She carried us one prayer at a time. Oh, praise the Lord, praise the Lord. [Outro] Carol, sweet Carol, you're our guiding light, Praise the Lord for your beautiful fight.