Tears streaming down
Standing with weak arms upraised
Shame, fear no more
Submerged in consuming love
*****
How can this be
I and my dirty secrets
A sinful past
Forgiven for evermore
*****
Who is this God
Opening my prison doors
Breaking the chains
Healing my callous, cold heart
*****
Now child of God
Glorious inheritance
Grace and mercy
My defense in the darkness
*****
Forever more
No longer alone, adrift
This prodigal
Has finally returned home