[Verse 1

When I was little, sitting in the pew

I watched the elders cry, and no i didn't have a clue

Their hands were stretched so high, weeping voices breaking through

Tears rolling down their face, wondered what was making them move?

[Chorus

Now I understand those sanctuary tears

The Holy Ghost was moving, washing away the fears

What once seemed so strange now feels so real

A love so deep, only the holy ghost could reveal

[Verse 2

Used to wonder why they'd shake and sway

Thought it was just an old-time church display

But now I've felt that fire burning inside

Can't explain it, just know the spirit's alive

[Bridge

Didn't know then what I know right now

How the spirit moves, and he shows me how

To break these chains, to let my heart be free

This ain't just religion, this is my testimony

[Chorus

Now I understand those sanctuary tears

The Holy Ghost was moving, washing away the fears

What once seemed so strange now feels so real

A love so deep, only the holy ghost could reveal

[Outro

Young eyes watching, old hearts knowing

The spirit moving, forever flowing

Sanctuary tears - they told a story

Of God's consuming, transforming glory