You Will Not Die In A Prison

it strikes me as odd, the way that i'll die

aware of my own limitations

they all seem like blessings that draw me to you

grip loosened on all my frustrations

lined up in a cell, feet torn and shackled

breathing into a black sack

i'm realizing now that i'm not afraid

i know that there's no turning back

and on the horizon there is a new kingdom

springing up from a fracture in this one

spilling out over the mess that we've made and making its way to everyone

and all our enemies and all our friends, the slaves, the masters, the rebels

may they all find their way into your arms

may we finally share your peace when we get there

when we get there

love is a price we simply must pay

having finally seen your face

burns hard inside this heart turned to flesh

all of our missteps erased

there's rain that washes the shadows away

outside the cement fades to black

your presence is truly among us today

we've seen who you are and we aren't turning back

you were born in a prison that has fallen down around you

you were rescued out of the heap

you will not die in the prison where you were born

each promise that he makes is a promise that he keeps

though we go your kingdom comes

Jesus don't delay

Jesus don't delay

erase the darkness once and for all

Lord hasten the day

Lord hasten the day

now we're dancing

swept up in love

Jesus, King forever

you are King forever!

leaving sorrow and death behind

he's beaten them forever

he's beaten them forever