Blue in the Gospel

(Verse 1) When the gospel knocked on my front door I told that truth to stay outside Loved the gifts, denied the Giver Sat alone on my throne of pride Thought I saw the world real clear Never saw the heavy yoke I wore Lived on strength and self-reliance Swore I didn’t need no more (Verse 2) Steve came knocking at my door Dusty boots, a Bible worn Speaking Jesus, not religion Not worn-out robes, not reform Said it wasn’t dead tradition Wasn’t rules to make me whole Said it was a living Savior Reaching for my soul (Pre-Chorus) I said I’d seen dark powers Was told they meant me good Figures standing in the shadows Like my mother said they would He said, “Those spirits you’ve been seeing Ain’t from God, they lie in wait That darkness that’s been following you Ain’t your help — it’s your fate” (Chorus) I laid my life down right there that night No holy words, no borrowed plea Just a broken man crying out “God have mercy — rescue me” (Verse 3) Three long nights I couldn’t rest, Hours heavy in my chest. Late one night beside my bed Stood the shadow I knew best Like it came to claim what’s owed, Like it wanted my very soul. Felt like death had found me wanting, Come to collect what I owed (Verse 4) Then light broke through my darkened room Brighter than the mid-day sun A voice said, “Garry, don’t be afraid, Your running’s over — it’s done” Darkness fled, the spirits broke Fear and death fell from me Jesus stood between my fate And set my poor soul free (Bridge – half spoken) Jesus paid my sin upon that cross Stood where I should’ve been Rose again and broke the grave Conquered Satan, death, and sin (Final Chorus) I ain’t perfect — but forgiven I ain’t finished — but made new Once I was lost, now I belong Every promise in Christ — yes and amen (Outro – repeat soft) Every promise in Christ… Leads me through