Sanctuary

I've done many things I'm not proud of
I may not deserve forgiveness and love
But if there's a way for a second chance
I'd do anything, meet any demands
Just free me from these daunting fears
Of rejection that's followed me all of these years
Each situation of impossible means
They get relived every night in my dreams
I need sanctuary -

Running away from my fears in the night
Blood on my hands from a murderous life
Mob chasing after me to make me pay
Won't someone please take this nightmare away

A thorn in my flesh, some people have said
The days I'd awaken and wished I were dead
They don't understand what a terrible fright
Or how it affect every day of my life
I've distanced myself from the cause of abuse
Temptation's called to me but I have refused
Curtains were drawn to expose hidden lies
But terror still haunts me when I close my eyes
I need sanctuary -

Running away from my fears in the night
Blood on my hands from a murderous life
Mob chasing after me to make me pay
Won't someone please take this nightmare away

I cried for sanctuary, Lord, and you heard my prayer
Clinging to the door for dear life, you met me there
You saw me broken, heart wide open, down on my knees
I need you Lord to overflow and sanctify me
I need sanctuary -

You give me peace in exchange for my strife
You give me joy and a new way of life
You give me love I could never deserve
More grace freely than I could ever earn

I cried for sanctuary and you gave it to me
Opened up the doors so that now in you I'm free