Hound of Heaven

A blinding light
On the road to Damascus
"Why do you persecute Me?"
The risen Christ
Confronts Saul of Tarsus
The scales would fall and he'd see

How much he'd suffer
For the name of the Savior
to live in Christ, boast the pain
From Stephen's death
To a Rome execution
Paul lived the gospel in chains

The Hound of Heaven was on his heels
Jesus compelled him in faith's contention
Press toward the mark to win the prize
The worst of sinners can find redemption... in the Hound of Heaven!

A violent storm
Great wind on the high seas
Who shall we throw overboard?"
It's all my fault
Throw me into the drink boys
I cannot run from the Lord

Three days and nights
In the guts of the great fish
Jonah cried out from the deep
I'll look again
To your Holy Temple
What I have vowed I will keep

The Hound of Heaven was on his heels
On Jonah's life was a call to action
The fate of Ninevah nearly sealed
A wicked city can find compassion... in the Hound of Heaven!

A saddened walk
On the road to Emmaus
They saw but did not perceive
Jesus Himself
Drew near and went with them
So slow of heart to believe

The Hound of Heaven is on our heels
Who will go forth to a fallen nation?
Before the glory of Christ is revealed
Who will speak the message of true salvation?