By Lisa Huddleston
Verse 1
There now are wars
And rumors of wars
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But who knows what
We’re fighting for
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When all sides think that
Might makes right
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Gotta walk by faith
And not by sight
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Take this cup away, Lord
Take this cup away
Take this cup away
Verse 2
There’s a man in the north
Who’s reaching forth
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And a man in the west
Who thinks he’s best
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Big men who seek to
Settle scores
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Both think they’re right
To break down doors
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Take this cup away, Lord
Take this cup away
Take this cup away
Verse 3
Gotta turn our eyes
To the eastern skies
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Just the fear of the Lord
Will make us wise
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When that bright star comes
Then all will see
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He’ll break our chains
Set all men free
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Take this cup away, Lord
Take this cup away
Take this cup away
Verse 4
Until that day
Gotta see it through
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Their bombs may
Blow this world in two
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Until then grace
Around us pours
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Still time to learn
Not mine but yours
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Take this cup away, Lord
Take this cup away
Take this cup away, Lord
Take this cup away
Take this cup away