Lyrics A Ray of Hope - Desmond Child

A Ray of Hope

Blessed are the merciful
For they shall obtain mercy
Blessed are the meek
For they shall possess the earth
I am a man
Or sometimes I’m a child
I’m caught up in a struggle
Has me runnin' wild
The angel on my shoulder
And the Devil at my feet
The apple of temptation
Held in front of me
And I will try
Every day to be a better man
And send a wave of love
To everyone I can
And I believe
That there’s a ray of hope
Of light that’s shining down from heaven
Say a prayer
For the unfortunate man
Who knows of no salvation
And greed is his religion
Say a prayer for the men
Who don’t practice what they preach
For children and the innocent
Misled by what they teach
And I will try
Every day to be a better man
And send a wave of love
To everyone I can
And I believe
That there’s a ray of hope
Of light that’s shining down from heaven
Oh, as I walk
Down these city streets
I see a side of life
That isn’t always pretty
But I know
That we’re all part of His plan
Saints and sinners, all of us
Walking hand in hand
So we strive
Every day to be better men
And send a wave of love
To everyone we can
And I believe
That there’s a ray of hope
Of light that’s shining down from heaven
Of light that’s shining down from heaven