The Thorn

Verse 1: 1973, stepped on a nail so deep Changed my destiny, wounds that never sleep Like Paul's thorn in the flesh divine This pain became my storyline Chorus: The thorn, the thorn Keeps me humble, keeps me worn The thorn, the thorn Greatest blessing I have worn Verse 2: Lost my Europe, lost my grace Fell from glory, fell from place But every scar's a sermon now Teaching me to bend and bow (Repeat Chorus) Bridge: Some thorns protect the rose Some wounds are how mercy flows This nail that pierced my flesh and pride Led me to the crucified