Now I've heard some talkers
And I've heard some teachers
And I've heard some poets
And I've heard some preachers
And I've sung along
With some pretty good singers
And I've been in churches
Where the sweet Spirit lingers.
But you've never lived
'Till the words become true
'Till forgiveness and mercy
Mean something to you
And you've never cried
'Till the tears come from faith
You've never lived
'Till you've had something to say.
Words are a mystery
We say them so freely
Some can bring heartache
Some can bring healing
Sometimes we're broken
Sometimes it's demanding
Sometimes we just go through it
To find understanding.
But you've never lived
'Till the words become true
'Till forgiveness and mercy
Mean something to you
And you've never cried
'Till the tears come from faith
You've never lived
'Till you've had something to say.
No, you've never cried
'Till the tears come from faith
And you've never lived
'Till you've had something to say.