[Verse 1] The gate of radiance opened slow A thousand arches bowed in gold Rasulullah, beloved, drew near And awe held every breath so close The very nearness was a crown A trembling light, a holy flame [Pre-Chorus] Heart to heart with the King above He stood in silence, full of love No place for pride, no room for speech Only wonder at that endless reach [Chorus] Palace of light, the King is near Palace of light, and all is clear Rasulullah stood in awe Rasulullah stood in awe He raised Tashahud, pure and true A greeting cast in sacred view Palace of light, the King is near Palace of light, the King is near [Verse 2] Then came the decree in shining waves Fifty times of prayer were laid Like jewels placed on waking days A mountain gift, a mercy made He carried it with noble grace Still bowed before that towering place [Pre-Chorus] Then Musa, peace be upon him, spoke With wisdom like a steady oak “Return once more, ask, do not fear Your Lord is Kind, your path is clear” [Chorus] Palace of light, the King is near Palace of light, and all is clear Rasulullah stood in awe Rasulullah stood in awe He raised Tashahud, pure and true A greeting cast in sacred view Palace of light, the King is near Palace of light, the King is near [Bridge] He came again in humility That sacred door, that boundless sea The mercy lowered, step by step Till five remained, by Heaven kept No lesser than that final gift For modest hearts can only lift So he returned with tender shame And still the heavens knew his name [Final Chorus] Palace of light, the King is near Palace of light, and all is clear Rasulullah stood in awe Rasulullah stood in awe Five prayers shining through the day A mercy given, a perfect way Palace of light, the King is near Palace of light, the King is near