From the recording Roughing It

Written in mid fall. I find myself surrounded by pessimism, and felt compelled to write a personified testimony of hope against hope.

Lyrics

I've been abandoned
Been given up on
Though left an orphan
My heart's not cold

I've seen the changes
Of love and loyalty
Through generations
but grow not old

For I am hope beyond all shadows
Of doubt and death and fear of
Everything unknown

I will not turn back, for I am faithful
You'll find in me a lighthouse for your soul
You'll find in me a lighthouse for your soul

I've faced the lions
and walked through fire
I've climbed the Skull's hill
Been crucified

I've held the hand of
Every martyr
Until the last and am
Too stubborn yet to die

For I am hope beyond all shadows
Of doubt and death and fear of
Everything unknown

I will not turn back, for I am faithful
You'll find in me a lighthouse for your soul
You'll find in me a lighthouse for your soul

When darkness falls and
No hand will guide you
Though all forsake you
I'm by your side

Receive the present
Smile at the future
For in my strength there
Is nought you can't abide

For I am hope beyond all shadows
Of doubt and death and fear of
Everything unknown

I will not turn back, for I am faithful
You'll find in me a lighthouse for your soul
You'll find in me a lighthouse for your soul