
I was slipping down a quiet, heavy road
Carrying the weight of a weary soul
I stood at the edge where the darkness waits
But mercy caught me right outside the gates
I walked through the valley of the shadow of death
Felt the cold wind pulling at my final breath
But I feared no evil in the bitter night
For You were beside me, drawing me to light
ChorusYou gave me life when the end was near
Cut through the sorrow, the guilt, and the fear
Now I’m called to preach, to declare Your name
You pulled Eavin out of the ash and the flame
I’ll be faithful unto death, I will stand my ground
For the promise of life and the heavenly crown
Verse 2I used to rely on an analytical mind
Structured and steady, leaving nothing behind
But now my discipline belongs to the Lord
My voice and my music, a spirit restored
I’ll walk with the broken, compassionate, mild
A steadfast defender, a grace-covered child
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me still
As I step to the pulpit to honor Your will
ChorusYou gave me life when the end was near
Cut through the sorrow, the guilt, and the fear
Now I’m called to preach, to declare Your name
You pulled Eavin out of the ash and the flame
I’ll be faithful unto death, I will stand my ground
For the promise of life and the heavenly crown
BridgeThere’s a quiet remorse for the time I spent blind
But I leave all the shadows and ashes behind
I am grounded in truth, I am duty-bound
A resilient spirit that mercy has found
I’ll speak with the courage You put in my chest
A servant of God till You call me to rest
Final ChorusYou gave me life when the end was near
Cut through the sorrow, the guilt, and the fear
Now I’m called to preach, to declare Your name
You pulled Eavin out of the ash and the flame
I’ll be faithful unto death, I will stand my ground
For the promise of life and the heavenly crown