(Intro) (Verse 1) From the dust You formed us, by Your holy hand, Spoke life into the silence, established every land. Male and female fashioned, according to Your will, Your Word stands through the ages, unchanging still. You called us to obedience, to walk the narrow way, Not to bend before the culture, nor follow hearts astray. Your truth is not a shadow, nor a flame that fades with time, Your statutes are a lighthouse, Your righteousness sublime. (Pre-Chorus) Not by man's invention, not by shifting sands, But by every word proceeding from Your hands. (Chorus) We return to the ancient path, To the truth You have revealed. Though the world may turn away, Your covenant is sealed. We deny ourselves and carry the cross, Surrendering every desire. For Your glory is greater than all we possess, And Your holiness is our fire. (Verse 2) You declared in Deuteronomy, let distinction remain, Not to blur what You established, nor exchange what You ordained. For Your order bears a purpose, Your creation bears Your name, And rebellion against Your wisdom leads only unto shame. The prophets called for turning, the apostles taught the same, Repentance and obedience through Christ's redeeming name. Not one sin stands righteous when measured by Your light, For all have fallen short and need Your saving might. (Pre-Chorus) Every heart is broken, every soul needs grace, Only through the Savior can we stand before Your face. (Chorus) We return to the ancient path, To the truth You have revealed. Though the world may turn away, Your covenant is sealed. We deny ourselves and carry the cross, Surrendering every desire. For Your glory is greater than all we possess, And Your holiness is our fire. (Bridge) Romans speaks of hearts that wandered from the way, Trading truth for falsehood, casting holy truth away. Corinth warns that sinners need redemption from above, Yet Christ receives the repentant in mercy, grace, and love. No sinner stands righteous by works that they have done, Salvation comes through Jesus Christ, the Holy One. The call is not destruction, the call is to repent, To find forgiveness at the cross where God's own Son was sent. (Breakdown) Your Word above opinion! Your truth above desire! King of all creation! Refining us through fire! Crucify the old man! Let every idol fall! Christ alone is worthy! The Lord of all! The Lord of all! (Final Chorus) We return to the ancient path, To the truth You have revealed. Through the blood of Christ our Savior, Every wound can be healed. We deny ourselves and carry the cross, Trusting in Your holy way. For Your mercy and Your justice endure forever, And Your Word will never fade. (Outro) Holy is the Lord God Almighty, Faithful and forever true. Not our will, but Yours be done, In all we say and do.
