Take it in your stride

take it in your stride
that tear pricking your eye
take it in your stride

grace and pride
don't lay it down
in the debris
don't let them find your hide
they cuffed your hands
on your forehead
they stamped the cult brand

take it in your stride
his indecision and your redemption
take it in your stride

don't lay there slain
his mirth can't bring you that tear
rise from the ashes
light the darkness of his den

take it in your stride
his every nail in your cross
take it in your stride