Stepping Stone to Glory
From Darkness to Light: A Journey of Redemption in 'Stepping Stone to Glory'
Lyrics
Oh God I feel so worthless approaching your great throne
Expressing a sense of unworthiness while approaching God's throne.
But there somebody on your right who told me I could come
Referring to someone on God's right (possibly Jesus) who granted permission to approach God.
He's your son and he assured me that you let me in
Acknowledging Jesus as God's son and the assurance that entry is allowed.
And if it wasn't for him dear lord I'd still be lost in sin
Recognizing that without Jesus, the speaker would remain lost in sin.
But his walk up Calvary hill became my stepping stone to glory
Describing Jesus' journey up Calvary hill as a transformative experience leading to glory.
He carried the cross for me that I might walk upright
Highlighting Jesus carrying the cross for the speaker's sake, enabling an upright walk.
He gave his life, a sacrifice, the ransom for my freedom
Emphasizing Jesus' sacrifice as a ransom for the speaker's freedom.
Jesus pave the way home, so I can walk in light
Acknowledging Jesus' role in paving the way for the speaker to walk in the light.
Father god I praise you for Jesus saving grace
Expressing gratitude to God for the saving grace of Jesus.
Without him I know I could never see you face-to-face
Acknowledging the necessity of Jesus for the speaker to approach God.
I once was blinded to the truth but he opened my eyes
Reflecting on past spiritual blindness and the transformative power of Jesus opening the eyes.
He walked through the dark valley that I might see the light
Describing Jesus' journey through the dark valley for the speaker's enlightenment.
And his walk up Calvary Hill became my stepping stone to glory
Reiterating the idea that Jesus' walk up Calvary hill is the speaker's path to glory.
He carried his cross for me that I might walk up right
Reaffirming the significance of Jesus carrying the cross for the speaker's upright walk.
He gave his life, a sacrifice, the ransom for my freedom
Reemphasizing Jesus' sacrificial role in securing the speaker's freedom.
Jesus pave the way home, so I can walk in light
Acknowledging Jesus' role in paving the way for the speaker to walk in the light, again.
Jesus is my stepping stone so I can walk in light
Summarizing that Jesus is the speaker's stepping stone for walking in the light.
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