Floodgate
by Michael Doyle

I know that my place is reserved
By grace, Heaven is now deserved
For a sinner who once did wrong
I have changed, and now I belong

While it is that all around
This wicked world is shaking
I cling to the grace I've found
There's no mistaking

My tears of joy will not wait
As I open up the floodgate
Overcome in my sweet repentance
Fear has become replaced with acceptance

That the grace of God has been given
This comes with knowing that I'm forgiven
And I meditate on what I've received
As I stand acquitted, no longer deceived

I've found my strength comes
From the love of my sweet Lord
Shielded by the holy kingdom
With the Word yielded as my sword

My tears of joy will not wait
As I open up the floodgate
Overcome by my sweet repentance
Fear is now replaced by acceptance

In taking on this adversary
My life's steps have been contrary
Until this path, I willingly embraced
And in my mirror, I have faced

The truth of taking on the enemy
With the Lord present as my friend
Shielding my guilt so tenderly
The Lord's grace waited patiently

My tears of joy can no longer wait
As I open up the floodgate
My guilt is replaced by repentance
Forgiveness came with my acceptance

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