"You Never Knew Me "

"You Never Knew Me"

(Lyrics By Gerald Logan)

(Judgment Day Altar Call)

(Verse 1)

You called My name when the storms rolled in

But when the sun came out, you went back to sin

Your lips would praise, but your heart was far

I knocked on the door, but you locked your heart

You wore My cross around your neck

But you never bore the weight of it on your back

(Pre-Chorus)

You fed your pride while the poor were starving

Sang My songs but your soul was wandering

You heard My voice but refused to change

Still you thought My mercy could be arranged

(Chorus)

You never knew Me… though you spoke My name

You claimed My blood but lived your own way

And when the books are opened wide

There’ll be nowhere left for your sins to hide

I’ll have to turn and walk away

And whisper the words you’ll dread to hear:

“You… never… knew Me.”

(Verse 2)

I healed your wounds, I broke your chains

But you sold your soul for this world’s gain

I gave you breath, I gave you years

But you traded My love for your own fears

I called you to forgive, but you held your grudge

I asked you to repent, but you chose to judge

(Pre-Chorus)

You followed crowds but not My call

You built your kingdom and let Mine fall

You prayed for blessing, but not for Me

You wanted heaven… but not holiness

(Chorus)

You never knew Me… though you spoke My name

You claimed My cross but stayed in your shame

And when the trumpet splits the sky

And there’s no more time to change your life

I’ll have to turn and walk away

And whisper the words you’ll dread to hear:

“You… never… knew Me.”

(Bridge spoken softly)

Not everyone who says “Lord, Lord” will enter in…

Only those who did My Father’s will.

You called Me Lord… but would not obey.

You gave Me pieces… but never gave Me all.

I stretched My hands — nail-pierced and pleading…

But you turned away.

(Outro soft, fading)

I wanted you…

I called for you…

But you never… knew Me.