Distant Shore

Distant Shore
(Jacob McGowen)

1st Verse:
Alarm goes off at 7:30
You hit snooze about a dozen times
Before you know it, you are late for work again
With a disheveled look, you cannot hide
So mundane are your duties
So well hidden are your tears
You fake a smile and you countdown
To happy hour
And do not know that He is near

Chorus:
And could it be, that what you want more
Is not anything that you could ever afford
And could it be, that what you so yearn for
Is on a narrow highway to a distant shore

2nd Verse:
You ignore calls from friends and loved ones
You binge-watch shows to ease your pain
You think of work again and you wanna hit the hay
And dream that you could just escape
But somewhere in your vast darkness
Living hope is bursting through
And though, you’re still far off
He’s running through the dark
And He wants to say this to you

2nd Chorus:
That what you want
Yes, what you yearn for
Is something that I have died and paid for
And if, you choose me
I’ll lead you through all wars
Along this narrow highway
To My distant shore

Bridge:
Yes, this road is narrow
And at times, you’ll wanna flee
Yet, it’s only on this road you’ll find
That Christ sets all men free

3rd Chorus:
Yes, what you want
Yes, what you yearn for
Is found within Him
Christ the Living Lord
And if, you choose to love Him so
He’ll be with you forever
He’ll meet you at the gates of
Of that distant shore