A 9 minute song about a man who believes in Jesus

[Intro – soft acoustic guitar, distant rain] Rain beats down on empty streets A broken heart with empty feet [Verse 1 – gritty acoustic, subtle bassline] They took my job, they took my home Said my faith was just a broken stone I slept in alleys, ate from bins My soul was worn, my hope was thin I cried out loud to empty skies Begged for mercy, begged for eyes To see the truth I’d always known That I was lost and all alone [Pre-Chorus – building strings, rising vocal intensity] I knelt in mud where the gutters ran Confessed my sins, I finally ran To the one who’d wait with open hands To heal the scars the world had planned [Chorus 1 – full band, gospel backing vocals] I was baptized in the river’s glow Forty voices lifted slow Washed away the old, made me new The Lord’s own light shined through and through He gave me gifts to share His grace To heal the sick, to speak His place No more homeless, no more afraid In His love, my debt was paid [Verse 2 – driving electric guitar, steady drumbeat] They spat at me, they called me mad Said my gifts were just a passing fad They broke my Bible, burned my tent Said my God was just a false intent But I kept speaking, kept healing wounds Kept singing songs of hope renewed Every time they tried to break my will The Lord’s own strength was with me still [Pre-Chorus 2 – layered strings, harmonies swelling] I walked through fire, I walked through pain But His love kept me from going insane I held onto the promise He’d made That in the end, I’d be saved [Chorus 2 – amplified band, soaring harmonies] I was baptized in the river’s glow Forty voices lifted slow Washed away the old, made me new The Lord’s own light shined through and through He gave me gifts to share His grace To heal the sick, to speak His place No more homeless, no more afraid In His love, my debt was paid [Bridge – soft piano, intimate vocal] My breath grew short, my hands grew cold I knew my time on earth was old I closed my eyes and whispered low “Thank You Lord, I’m ready to go” [Interlude – orchestral swell, building to climax] (Instrumental Solo) [Climax – full orchestra, choir, thunderous drums] I opened eyes to streets of gold Angels sang, their stories told Jesus stood with hands held wide Said “My child, come step inside” He led me to a castle grand With towers reaching heaven’s land “Forever yours, this is your home” “For all the love you’ve always shown” [Final Chorus – triumphant, full ensemble] I was baptized in the river’s glow Forty voices lifted slow Washed away the old, made me new The Lord’s own light shined through and through Now I dwell in glory’s hall Safe within my Father’s call No more suffering, no more pain Forever loved, forever reign [Outro – fading strings, soft acoustic guitar] Castle walls stand tall and bright In heaven’s light, I’ll stay all night