The southern wind was blowing I heard the mission bell Frozen in the moment Time stood still My soul was like the sunlight Dancing in the sea Unsure of where tomorrow leads I wish that I had listened All those years ago I know I can't go back in time But I'm fortunate to know The miracles that Christ performed I've seen his truth unfold To the toll of his mission bell (Chorus) The mission bells were ringing in my mind I know the Lord was calling me but I Tried to keep my distance but I could not deny The toll of the mission bell Shadows in the darkness Bitter souls who cry We're living in an age of sin Where children are left to die They try to see tomorrow But these streets tell only lies As the tears roll down my eyes I can't help but wonder why (Chorus) Tell me can you hear the mission bell tonight Somewhere in the distance God is calling you I pray that you'd learn from my mistake My years of wasted time running from the mission bell (Chorus)