hey, grandfather
i know you well, but still you hide
all of the pain that burns inside
I heard every fevered name you cried
i know that you’ve lied
and hey, grandfather
I know you’re worn down to the bone
held hostage in fear of being known
hiding behind your walls of stone
you feel so alone
but stop, and look around you
see the family that found you
let them loose the chains that bound you
let their loving arms surround you
hey, grandfather
I know you told us of your shame
hanging your head, in fear of blame
‘unworthy and broken’ is your claim
but know that we love you just the same
and hey, grandfather
open your heart to something more
the maker is knocking at your door
he holds the oath to which you swore
and he loves her more
so stop, and let him find you
let him loose the chains that bind you
let him put your past behind you
know that shame will not define you
so hey, grandfather
let the light shine in on your face
all of your sins he can erase
they will be gone without a trace
revel in endless, matchless grace
he’s so full of grace
he’ll give you grace