Beyond The Grave

Spoken Word deep, slow, intimate, slight reverb

Can I tell my story? Now that I have your attention,

This phase of my life isn't the end, it is just a suspension.

Verse 1 soft piano, gentle

See, I was running hard and I was breaking fast,

I was caught in a race that just wasn't meant to last.

This journey is real and I mean you no harm,

But sometimes life is just a series of storms.

Pre-Chorus strings enter

The constant pounding can make a solid mind weak,

In the deepest of valleys and on the highest of peaks.

Chorus full band, soulful, choir hums behind

There are many battles along the path of pain and loss,

But every victory is won at the foot of the cross.

Life is just a mist that adds sight to air,

One moment it's gone, but at one moment it was there.

Verse 2 building slightly

See, transitioning is painful and the air moves on,

To many hollow places just beyond the stone.

But out over the ridge and just under the sun,

Oh I see His brilliance at the break of dawn.

Chorus bigger, drums enter

I cry each time when I witness this sight,

My breath is labored and my fists are tight.

He's such a wonder that I see,

I'm so amazed HE'S looking back at me.

Bridge stripped back to piano, whisper to powerful

The message HE whispers so softly in my ear,

It came with light, it came with fire, and it came with a tear.

Welcome home son, the race is won,

You see everything you did? It had to be done.

Verse 3 softest, most intimate

HE knew my journey even before I could speak,

HE leaned in close and GOD kissed my cheek.

Final Chorus full choir, triumphant and peaceful

There are many battles along the path of pain and loss,

But every victory is won at the foot of the cross.

See, I was running hard, but now I rest in the Son,

Out over the ridge, just beyond the grave, I’m finally home.

Outro Spoken Word, fading piano

Prisoner of Hope... I'm home.