Written Up There

I still remember a heart full of fear

I knew where the laws go when they leave here

But I kept praying, God answered my prayer

Then I knew my name was written up there

I know my name is written up there

When I leave this old world and the burdens I bear

Thank you, Lord Jesus, for paying my fare

Praise God, my name is written up there

Alone and so broken in my room, I stood

My life was in turmoil, and I found no good

Then I asked, Lord Jesus, come dwell with me here

He reached down and saved me, I have not to fear

I was out walking this world all alone

I had no direction, my heart had grown cold

But when I found Jesus, He gave me a home

And a beautiful family, with blessings undone

I know my name is written up there

When I leave this old world and the burdens I bear

Thank you, Lord Jesus, for paying my fare

Praise God, my name is written up there

My heart felt so heavy, my world faded to blind

I knew He would not forsake me if I didn't look back

My eyes are on Jesus, He bore all my cares

Keep your focus on the father, my name is written up there

Filled with conviction, my aching heart bled

Lost and alone, I knelt by my bed

I cried, "Forgive me, my sin I can't bear"

Then I knew my name was written up there

I know my name is written up there

When I leave this old world and the burdens I bear

Thank you, Lord Jesus, for paying my fare

Praise God, my name is written up there

Praise God, my name will be written up there