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[Verse 1] I’m a pilgrim walking through this hellish land, Left my first habitation, hoping to rise in the land. In chains of darkness where the shadows loom, Yet there’s one who holds the keys to every room. Prisoners bound, souls lost in despair, But I’m well acquainted with the burdens we bear. Knowledge of good, and the evil that runs free, But I hold onto faith, that’s the key for me. [Chorus] Where there’s pain, there’s pleasure intertwined, Where there's light, there's also darkness that blinds, God said, "Let there be light, let it shine bright," Oh, but darkness, it has been jealous of the light. [Verse 2] I am a pilgrim in a world fallen from grace, Searching for redemption, navigating this race. I see how the strong fight, the weak must yield, This cruel reality’s a battlefield. Every step is heavy, but I carry my cross, In the wilderness of sin, I am never lost. For God whispers softly, “You will rise above,” By faith I’ll overcome, with an endless love. [Chorus] Where there’s pain, there’s pleasure intertwined, Where there's light, there's also darkness that blinds, God said, "Let there be light, let it shine bright," Oh, but darkness, it has been jealous of the light. [Bridge] One day I’ll stand before a judge, With scars and stories, I will never begrudge. I’ve walked through the fire, but I’ve found my way, And on that day, I’ll hear what the Master Above will say. [Verse 3] I’m a pilgrim in this world’s cruel embrace, But I will rise, keeper of my faith’s grace. With every heartbeat, I chase down my dreams, Trusting in the light, bursting through the seams. For this world may be dark, but I shine like a star, God’s love is my compass, leading me afar. Amen, I declare, with every single breath, I’m a pilgrim on this journey, dancing with life and death. [Outro] So let the darkness rage, let the shadows fall, I will stand with courage, I will heed the call. For I’m a pilgrim, never lost, never alone, With faith as my shield and love as my guide, I’m coming home.
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Scripture References
These passages are connected to the song's biblical themes. The lyrics are not presented as Scripture.
Pilgrimage and Coming Home
- Hebrews 11:13-16 - The faithful live as strangers and pilgrims, seeking a heavenly country.
- 2 Corinthians 5:6-9 - Walking by faith and longing to be at home with the Lord.
Darkness, Captivity, and the Keys
- Jude 1:6 - Angels leave their own dwelling place and are held in bonds under darkness until judgment.
- 2 Peter 2:4 - Angels who sinned are held in darkness awaiting judgment.
- Revelation 1:17-18 - The risen Christ holds the keys of Death and Hades.
The Fall and Knowledge of Good and Evil
- Genesis 3:1-7 - The temptation and disobedience in Eden involve the knowledge of good and evil.
- Genesis 3:22-24 - After gaining knowledge of good and evil, humanity is sent out of Eden.
Light in the Darkness
- Genesis 1:3-5 - God brings forth light and separates it from darkness.
- John 3:19-21 - Those who do evil hate the light; those who practice truth come to it.
- Philippians 2:14-16 - God’s children shine as lights in the world while holding to the word of life.
Faith, the Cross, and Endurance
- Luke 9:23-24 - Jesus calls his followers to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him.
- 1 John 5:4-5 - Faith in Jesus Christ is the victory that overcomes the world.
- Ephesians 6:10-17 - God’s armor includes the shield of faith for standing against evil.
- 1 Peter 1:6-9 - Trials test faith like fire tests gold, with salvation as its outcome.
Standing Before the Judge
- 2 Corinthians 5:10 - Everyone must appear before Christ’s judgment seat to account for their deeds.