1 Nephi 2
Our father’s been dreaming
And Now we are moving,
“I obeyed God willingly,
They said they’d be killing me.”
No room for precious things,
No time for luxuries,
Just Tents and rationings,
This is for our family.
After three days of walking,
Pitched tents by the water,
Then built an altar of stone,
Their gratitude was shown.
Into the wilderness
Leaving silver and gold
Father dwelt in a tent
Why do we have to go?
My brothers’ hearts faltered,
Their murmuring voices
Opposing our father
They made their own choices
Oh Laman and Lemuel
God’s dealings they couldn’t feel
Dad’s life they tried to take
But God made their bodies shake
I just wanted to know
Is Father’s word for real
or is he losing his flow?
I cried to God and could feel
Into the wilderness
Leaving silver and gold
Father dwelt in a tent
Why do we have to go?
In my heart I felt peace,
but for my brothers just grief.
So even harder I prayed
then from God came this phrase:
If you keep my commands
you’ll prosper in the land.
Let your brothers choose this day
To follow or fall away.
If you faithfully stay
you’ll rule them one day.
Be strong and take a stand
You’ll find your promised land.
Into the wilderness
Leaving silver and gold
To the land of Promise
That’s why we have to go!