[Intro] (Instrumental – flute leads, evoking hope by the water [Verse 1] (Gentle but forward-moving rhythm) By the pool of Bethesda, I waited so long Thirty-eight years in the shade of my wrong Hoping the waters would stir and set free But no one to help, just the sick around me [Verse 2] Then Jesus drew near on that Sabbath day Looked in my eyes and He asked right away "Do you want to be healed? Do you want to be whole?" His words cut through years of my sorrowful soul [Chorus] When the Son shines on this broken man And the night of my waiting comes to an end It's a new day, it's a new way And I stand up and walk to the Son I can feel His power rising in me I can take up my mat where I never could be I can hear God's voice calling From the mercy that opened that day No one can take this healing away [Verse 3] "Get up, take your mat, and walk home today" Instantly strength came, I obeyed what He said The leaders were angry, "It's Sabbath!" they cried But I walked in the light of the One who decides [Verse 4] He found me again in the temple so grand "See, you are whole now—sin no more," His command Lest something far worse take the life I've been shown His mercy and warning have made my heart home [Chorus] When the Son shines on this broken man And the night of my waiting comes to an end It's a new day, it's a new way And I stand up and walk to the Son I can feel His power rising in me I can take up my mat where I never could be I can hear God's voice calling From the mercy that opened that day No one can take this healing away No one can take this healing away! [Outro] (Instrumental – flute solo repeating intro melody higher/soaring, fade with light percussion)
