Walls

Verse 1 From these stone walls, in a cold midnight hour, Ink meets the weight of a righteous power. Iron bars hum a sorrowed tune, But freedom still sings in a borrowed room. A voice cries out where the light won’t stay, Truth don’t sleep though it’s locked away. Pre-Chorus Every chain that binds one soul Rattles the whole wide world below. Chorus Justice won’t wait for a better day, Love won’t bow just to keep the peace. In the dark, hear the gospel say: What’s unjust must be faced and ceased. Lord, we hear it from these stone walls— Injustice anywhere… is a burden on us all. Verse 2 There’s a law that heals and a law that harms, One lifts the weak, one breaks their arms. Stamped with ink but empty inside, Written fear where hope should abide. They say “wait,” but the wounds still bleed, Tomorrow starves while today’s in need. Pre-Chorus When the church grows quiet in the pew, The streets start preaching what love must do. Chorus Justice won’t wait for a better day, Love won’t bow just to keep the peace. In the dark, hear the gospel say: What’s unjust must be faced and ceased. Lord, we hear it from these stone walls— Injustice anywhere… is a burden on us all. Bridge (Call & Response feel) Leader: Who will stand when the cost is high? Choir: We will stand, we won’t pass by. Leader: Who will love when it’s hard and slow? Choir: We will love till the truth outgrows. (All) Not by hate, not by force or flame, But a cross-shaped love in Jesus’ name. Breakdown (soft, organ only) Silence is heavy… heavier than chains… Order without justice… still calls His name in vain… Final Chorus (Lift, but stay minor) Justice won’t wait for a better day, Love still walks the narrow way. From the jailhouse, from the cross, Hope still counts what the world calls loss. Lord, we hear it—make us brave to answer the call. Outro From these stone walls… the gospel sings. Let freedom rise… on broken wings.