The Great Adventure
Steven Curtis Chapman · Re-creation [2011]
Started out this morning in the usual way
Chasing thoughts inside my head
I thought I had to do today
Another time around the circle
Try to make it better than the last
I opened up the Bible
And I read about me
Said I'd been a prisoner
And God's grace had set me free
And somewhere between the page
It hit me like a lightning bolt
I saw a big frontier in front of me
And I heard somebody say 'Let's go!'
Saddle up your horses
We've got a trail to blaze
Through the wild blue yonder of God's amazing grace
Let's follow our leader into the glorious unknown
This is the life like no other, whoa whoa
This is the great adventure
Yeah
Come on, get ready for the ride of your life
Gonna leave long faced religion
In a cloud of dust behind
And discover all the new horizons
Just waiting to be explored
This is what we were created for, yeah
Saddle up your horses
We've got a trail to blaze
Through the wild blue yonder of God's amazing grace
Let's follow our leader into the glorious unknown
This is the life like no other, whoa whoa
This is the great adventure
We'll travel on, over mountains so high
We'll go through valleys below
Still through it all we'll find that
This is the greatest journey
That the human heart will ever see
The love of God will take us far
Beyond our wildest dreams
Yeah, oh saddle up your horses
Come on get ready to ride
Saddle up your horses
We've got a trail to blaze
Through the wild blue yonder of God's amazing grace
Let's follow our leader into the glorious unknown
This is the life like no other, whoa whoa
This is the great adventure
The Great Adventure
Steven Curtis Chapman's 'The Great Adventure' serves as a reflective centerpiece on his 2011 album, Re-creation. Emerging during a period where Chapman frequently explored themes of faith and life's journey, the track captures his signature blend of contemporary Christian rock and heartfelt balladry. The recording highlights his ability to weave personal narrative with universal spiritual concepts, a hallmark of his extensive discography spanning decades. While often associated with his earlier hits, this work demonstrates his continued evolution as a songwriter capable of addressing profound subjects with accessible melodies. The song stands as a testament to his enduring influence within the genre, offering listeners a moment of contemplation on the path ahead without relying on overt spectacle.