Into Morning

I was a shadow On my own front step. Shaking my fingers, dust on my breath. Talked to the ceiling Like it might talk back. Name on a bottle, Home in a paper bag. Rain at the window Wouldn't let up. I said, "If You're out there, I've had enough." Then You lit a candle in my midnight. Tiny little flame in a cold room. Didn't move the mountain in a moment. Just moved me one small step toward You. I was so sure I was finished. You were so sure I belonged. From night into morning, You kept on singing me along. Oh, You kept on singing me along. Sat in the silence, Church doors cracked wide. Oh. Feels like a shoreline, tears like a Tide. Oh. Old woman humming, hands worn and Kind. Oh. Said, "Child, He's been waiting since before you Had a name or a cry." Oh. I laid my shame down Like broken glass. Thought grace was a rumor, It rushed in fast. 'Cause You lit a candle in my midnight. Tiny little flame in a cold room. Didn't move the mountain in a moment. Just moved me one more step toward You. I was so sure I was finished. You were so sure I belonged. From night into morning, You kept on singing me along. Singing. You kept on singing me along. I have walked through storms that shook my bones. I have blessed the rain that brought me home. I have cursed the dark that hid Your face. Now I thank the dark That showed me grace. Every bruise, every breaking became a doorway, Not a grave. Every while I was screaming became a whisper of Your name. Now You're the sunrise in my scars now, Pouring out a river through these hands. I'm telling every wanderer in the back row, He still writes new stories in this land. When you are sure you are finished, He is still calling you strong. From night into morning, He'll keep on singing you along, Yeah. From night into morning, He'll keep on singing You along. I was a shadow, Now I'm the song. From darkness to dawning, You kept on singing me along. I was a shadow, Now I'm the song. From darkness to dawning, You kept on singing me along.