Kingdom tells the truth (Bluegrass)

Verse 1 On Tuesday in the temple courts the questions filled the air Scholars in their flowing robes said, “Tell us who You are.” They spoke of law and lineage, of titles they had earned But the Carpenter from Nazareth said, “Let the fruit be shown.” You can polish every doctrine till it shines like gold You can sit in every meeting, sing the hymns of old But heaven’s gates are opened by a different kind of key— Jesus said, "A heart engulfed by mercy and a life that walks with Me." Chorus The kingdom tells the truth, it won’t be fooled by names It’s more than Sunday language and religious games When the trumpet of the Spirit calls the heart to choose The proud will stand corrected, and the humble will be used The kingdom tells the truth, every secret it will show Every seed we planted someday has to grow Credentials fade like flowers when the harvest comes in view— The kingdom tells the truth. Verse 2 He spoke about the vineyard and the sons who answered “No” One changed his mind and followed where the Father said to go The other made a promise with his words so clean and bright But the field remained unharvested when day turned into night And the temple walls were listening as the warning filled the room Every hollow hallelujah carries judgment in its bloom For the God of endless mercy, patient through the years Still calls the wandering heart before the harvest day appears. Chorus The kingdom tells the truth, it won’t be fooled by names It’s more than Sunday language and religious games When the trumpet of the Spirit calls the heart to choose The proud will stand corrected, and the humble will be used The kingdom tells the truth, every secret it will show Every seed we planted someday has to grow Credentials fade like flowers when the harvest comes in view— The kingdom tells the truth. Bridge Blessed are the ones who bend their knees Who lift the poor and set the captives free Mercy walks beside the hands that serve Justice sings where humble hearts return And the last in line will hear Him say, “Come and take the place prepared for you today.” Final Chorus The kingdom tells the truth, it shines a holy light Through every hidden corner of the soul tonight The ones who walk in mercy will be lifted high above For heaven’s crown is waiting on the servants of His love The kingdom tells the truth, every secret it will show Every seed we planted someday has to grow So let repentance rise and let compassion lead you through— The kingdom tells the truth. Tag (Gaither-style ending) When the harvest morning comes and every heart’s in view— Thank God the kingdom tells the truth.