[Spoken Intro] Matthew ten, thirty-six. [Verse 1] The candle shook beside the bread, You took the blessing, bowed your head. Three minutes, ash across the floor, Then you were gone and shut the door. [Pre-Chorus] I kept the place you used to sit, Still asking what became of it. [Chorus] I wasn’t some stranger at the door, It was your blood on the floor We swore together, hand and hand— Now there’s a break from man to man Stone and candle, bread and wine, How did your leaving become mine? [Verse 2] You say I’m wrong; I check my pride, I turn the words right over twice. The fire burned; you looked away, Called it my shame, all night and day But what if grace was standing there, With an open hand you wouldn’t bear? [Pre-Chorus] I kept the place you used to sit, Still asking what became of it. [Chorus] It wasn’t some stranger at the door, It was your own blood wanting more We swore together, hand and hand— Now it’s empty where you should stand Stone and candle, bread and wine, How did your leaving become mine? [Bridge] I don’t want the lake. I want the shore. I want you safe When fire’s at the door No verdict in my hands, No victory to claim— Just the porch light on, Without your name. [Final Chorus] It wasn’t some stranger at the door, It was your own blood keeping score. We swore together, hand and hand— But there’s still room to cross this land. Stone and candle, bread and wine, I’ll leave a place for you beside mine. [Outro] Household foes—the verse rang true. I never thought it meant me and you. Stone and candle, bread and wine, I’ll keep the place beside mine.
