Verse 1: I heard You long before I knew The weight behind the whisper A name, a flame, a pull so true It left my heartbeat quicker I didn’t see the road ahead Just shadows stretching wide But still I stepped, still I bled To walk where You would guide Chorus 1: This is the calling, I can’t deny A voice that echoes through the sky Even in silence, I still hear The sound that says, "I’m always near" So I follow though it breaks Your love is all that it takes Verse 2: I tried to build my world with stone But walls don’t hold the fire I broke before I reached the throne But You still lifted higher No trumpet call, no parted sea Just the wind and holy ache But I know You’re calling me To rise for Heaven’s sake Chorus 2: This is the calling, I can’t deny You’ve written it behind my eyes Even when I’m trembling, torn I’ve been Yours since I was born So I follow, weak but free The voice that dares me to believe Bridge: I won’t wait for perfect days You are worthy now, always I will run, I will remain Because You called me by my name Final Chorus: This is the calling, loud and bright The flame that guides me through the night Even when the road is steep You sow the harvest I will reap I won’t falter, I won’t flee You are the One who calls to me
