Past the Pearl Gate

[Verse 1] I stood with dust on my boots At the end of the road Old chains on my heart Fell heavy and cold Then I heard that door Swing open in the glow And every scar on my hands Started letting go [Pre-Chorus] No more midnight fear No more tombstone song I heard mercy call my name I knew I belonged [Chorus] Take me in, take me in Past the pearl gate Take me in, take me in I was made to wait Holy light, holy light Burns my shame away Take me in, take me in I’m home today [Verse 2] There were rivers of gold Running under my feet White-robed voices singing A sweet and burning peace I saw my father smile I saw my sister rise Every burden I carried Gone before my eyes [Pre-Chorus] No more broken breath No more empty years I heard mercy call my name And it drew me near [Chorus] Take me in, take me in Past the pearl gate Take me in, take me in I was made to wait Holy light, holy light Burns my shame away Take me in, take me in I’m home today [Bridge] And the hands that held me low Let the shackles go I was lost, I was bruised But He knew my soul Now the long dark road Ends in endless dawn I was only getting ready Now the night is gone [Final Chorus] Take me in, take me in Past the pearl gate Take me in, take me in I was made to wait Holy light, holy light Burns my shame away Take me in, take me in I’m home today [Outro] I’m home today I’m home today