Journey Home
Journey Home: Redemption's Roadmap Revealed
Lyrics
On the cross he was crucified
Emphasizes the crucifixion of Jesus on the cross.
All for me he bled and died
Expresses the sacrifice of Jesus, bleeding, and dying for the speaker.
So we could all escape the fiery pits of hell
Highlights the purpose of Jesus' sacrifice - to save people from hell.
Now I'm working on the road
Describes the speaker's current state of working on their spiritual journey.
While on this journey headed home
Reflects on the ongoing journey towards a spiritual home.
And one day I'll call heaven my home
Anticipates the day when the speaker will reach heaven.
sinner friend you can't wait
Addresses a sinner, urging them not to delay seeking redemption.
Til you're standing at the gate
Encourages the sinner to repent before facing judgment at the gate.
For then will be forever too late
Warns that delaying repentance may lead to eternal consequences.
He's the master of the sea
Attributes Jesus as the master of the sea, a symbol of control and authority.
Come to Him He'll set you free
Invites sinners to come to Jesus for liberation.
His name is Jesus and he died for you and me
Identifies Jesus by name and emphasizes his sacrifice for all.
Now friend as you journey on
Addresses the listener as a friend on their spiritual journey.
To make heaven your final home
Encourages the listener to strive for heaven as their ultimate destination.
You'll have temptations come your way every day
Forewarns about facing daily temptations during the journey.
Just cling to Him and seek His face
Advises reliance on Jesus and seeking His guidance in times of temptation.
For one day you'll hear Him say
Foreshadows hearing Jesus commend the faithful servant upon arrival in heaven.
Well done my child, welcome home you're here to stay
Envisions a positive reception in heaven, being welcomed and declared to stay.
sinner friend you can't wait
Repeats the urgency for sinners not to delay seeking redemption.
Til you're standing at the gate
Reiterates the warning about the potential consequences of delayed repentance.
For then will be forever too late
Reemphasizes the eternal significance of the timing of repentance.
He's the master of the sea
Restates Jesus' authority as the master of the sea.
Come to Him He'll set you free
Calls sinners to come to Jesus for liberation, echoing earlier sentiments.
His name is Jesus and he died for you and me
Reiterates Jesus' sacrifice for the salvation of the speaker and others.
He's the master of the sea
Reaffirms Jesus' mastery over the sea as a symbolic representation of control.
Come to Him He'll set you free
Repeats the invitation to find freedom by coming to Jesus.
His name is Jesus and he died for you and me
Restates the core message of Jesus' sacrifice for the redemption of humanity.
His name is Jesus and he died for you and me
Reaffirms Jesus' sacrifice and its universal significance for all.
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