The Other Country
Burlap To Cashmere Lyrics

Your eyes see the shining city
You have a vision of the city that shines bright with hope and promise

Your love heals the poisoned mind
Your love has the power to heal and restore those who have been hurt and disillusioned

When the journey ends
The end of one journey signals the start of another

There's a new beginning
Every ending brings with it the promise of a fresh start and new opportunities

When the risen man
Speaking of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the ultimate example of spiritual rebirth and renewal

Heals the weight of time
Through Christ's sacrifice, the burdens of time and the world are lifted

I can feel it over the line
There is a sense of spiritual connection and awareness that transcends physical distance

I see the other country
There is another world beyond this one, a spiritual realm that transcends our physical reality

I see the other side
There is another dimension to existence, one that is beyond our current understanding and perception

Do not be afraid of this earthly city
Despite the flaws and imperfections of our world, there is still beauty and hope to be found within it

Do not be afraid when the pharaohs nigh
In times of trial and difficulty, we should not let fear consume us, but rather trust in a higher power to guide us through

Draw near the lambs awaiting
Like sheep waiting for their shepherd, we too should draw near to Jesus and the promise of spiritual salvation

Where the river runs through the sky's align
A poetic description of a heavenly place, where nature and the divine intersect

From that painting of a ship
Metaphorically speaking, we are all passengers on a journey through life, with a destination that is ultimately beyond our control

We have all been chosen
As children of God, we have been selected to fulfill a greater purpose and find meaning in our lives

To the painters creation
We are all part of a divine plan, created by a higher power that has a greater vision for our lives

In his dream design
Our lives are part of a larger dream or vision, one that is ultimately beyond our own understanding

When I was a child
Referring to a time of spiritual immaturity and lack of understanding

I walked like a child
Our spiritual progress can be compared to the stages of human development, where we start as infants and gradually grow in knowledge and wisdom

But now I'm a soldier
As we grow in our faith, we become warriors for good, fighting against the forces of evil in the world

Like the Bride and Groom I will be married
A metaphorical expression of the union between God and humanity, where we are joined together in a spiritual marriage

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Even in our darkest moments, when death seems to be looming over us, we can find comfort in the belief that there is a greater purpose to our lives

Even though I sink through the ocean
In the face of overwhelming challenges and difficulties, we can still have faith that a higher power will help us rise above them

You will rescue me
Through faith and trust in a higher power, we can find the strength and courage to overcome any obstacle

I am standing in the fire
The trials and difficulties we face in life can serve to refine and strengthen us, like a fire purifying gold

But I can hear the choir singing
In moments of despair, we can find comfort in the knowledge that we are not alone, and that there are others who share our struggles

I was a blind man stumbling
Like the parable of the blind man in the Bible, we are often unable to see our true purpose and calling in life

But now I see
Through spiritual enlightenment and growth, we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place in the world

I was blind, blind, blind
A repetition of the idea that we are spiritually blind without the guidance of a higher power

But now I see
The culmination of a journey towards spiritual enlightenment and understanding