To Forgive

I saw a man
He was holding the hand
That had fired a gun at his heart
Oh, will we live
To forgive?

I saw the eyes
And the look of surprise
As he left an indelible mark
Oh, will we live
To forgive?

Come...
Find release
Go...
Make your peace

Follow his lead
Let the madness recede
When we shatter the cycle of pain
Oh, we will live
To forgive

Come...
Find release
Go...
Make your peace

I saw a man
With a hole in His hand
Who could offer the miracle cure
Oh, He said live
I forgive

Oh, He said live
To forgive

Written by Steve Taylor © 1985 Birdwing Music/C.A. Music (ASCAP)

Steve says, "Inspired by the simple, eloquent photo seen by the world of Pope John Paul II standing in a prison cell, forgiving the man who tried to assassinate him" (taken from the liner notes to 'Now The Truth Can Be Told')

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