I never knew you

Turned Away"

(Blues — key of E, shuffle feel)

I been workin' real hard, tryin' to earn my way in

Got a long list of good deeds to cover up my sin

I been prayin' every mornin', puttin' money in the plate

But I'm standin' at the throne now, Lord, and something don't feel straight

Turned away, turned away

All my works ain't worth a dime on that final day

I was workin' for a wage but grace don't work that way

Gonna be turned away, turned away

I said I don't need Moses, but I'm livin' by his code

I'm real good at bible thumping on my self-righteous road

I'll tell you sinners all you need to know

I'm workin' harder, prayin' longer, enduring to the end

I said watch me now, I'm holy — I don't drink and I don't smoke,

And if you need extra blessing pockets full of cash

Then I'll lay hands on 'ya in the name of the Holy Ghost

I'm better than most them sinners, Lord — I know I got get it right

Romans four says Abraham believed, and that was counted right

It wasn't what he carried in his hands his faith shined the light-

He never worked for what he got, it was credited as grace

And that same gospel, friend, is what will get you to that place

I worked so hard to please Him that I never heard Him speak

He said it is finished — but I was too busy every week

At the throne He looked at me and said I never knew your name

Son, you worked hard in my title, but your workin' was in vain

Don't be turned away, don't be turned away

His finished work's the only work that counts on that final day, believing in the crimson flow and

Stop workin' for a wage, let the gift of grace have its rightful place

Don't be turned away, don't be turned away

It is finished…

It is finished…

Just believe…