I Won't Whisper

Lyrics: Song Title: I Won’t WhisperInspired by Parrēsia (παρρησία) – Boldness, Confidence, Freedom of SpeechVerse 1I used to hide behind the curtainKept it quiet, played it safeBut truth was never meant for cagesAnd love won’t let me stay afraidPre-ChorusYou tore the veil—now I can seeThe Spirit’s fire inside of meChorusI won’t whisper when You’ve spokenI won’t cower in the crowdYou gave me parrēsia boldnessSo I’m gonna say it loudI’ve been unveiled, I’ve been awakenedAnd Your truth is setting freeI won’t whisper—no, not everYou gave boldness back to meVerse 2They told me silence was obedienceThat peace looked like staying smallBut You said courage is communionAnd grace still stands when systems fallBridgeThis is not rebellionThis is reverent flameThis is what it sounds likeWhen you speak in Jesus’ nameNot to tear down—But to call outAnd lift up the broken braveFinal Chorus I won’t whisper when You’ve spokenI won’t dress up fear as peaceI was born again for boldnessI was made to speak and beUnashamed and Spirit-drivenBy the blood that set me freeI won’t whisper—because You didn’tWhen You died out loud for me This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scbailey.substack.com/subscribe