Dusty Hunter, Brett Ashton

Dusty originally wrote this song to give us a title track for our album. The song tells a story meant to encourage those who have seen the emptiness caused by a life lived apart from God’s plan, but then have experienced the completeness and fulfillment when the choice is made to let Christ take control. For us who still have loved ones who haven’t made that choice, it’s exciting that God continues to knock at their hearts door.

Can you picture a man
With nothin’ other than
A big hole in his life
He hasn’t done much right
Been walking through a haze
Too long to call a phase
No hope of things to change
And with nothing to exchange

From His Throne way up above
The Lord looks down with love
He is longing for the day
When He can finally say

It’s been a long time comin’
You’ve spent too long runnin’
The Truth will set you free
Gonna love it once you’re here
No heart-ache and fear
Please just take it from Me
When the angels gather round
Lost now you’re found
All of us up here agree
That we’re so pleased
You’ve quit your grumblin’ mumblin’ fumblin’
It’s been a long time a comin’

It was a red letter day
When from his knees he prayed
To the Lord of creation
For his reconciliation
He had tried to refuse
Ya with nothing left to lose
His life is now on track
Oh he’s never lookin’ back

From His throne way up above
The Lord looks down in love
He has finally reached the day
When He can turn and say
 
It’s been a long time comin’
You’ve spent too long runnin’
The Truth will set you free
You’re gonna love once you’re here
No heart-ache and fear
Please just take it from Me
When the angels gather round
Lost now you’re found
All of us up here agree
That we’re so pleased
You’ve quit your grumblin’ mumblin’ fumblin’
It’s been a long time a comin’

He’s reached his journey’s end
He won’t be makin’ it again
Before the Throne of Grace
The King turns to him to say

It’s been a long time comin’
You’ve spent to long runnin’
The Truth has set you free
And now that you’re here
No heart-ache and fear
Thanks for listenin’ to me
With the angels all around
Lost now you’re found
All of us up here agree
That we’re so pleased
You’ve quit your grumblin’ mumblin’ fumblin’
Grumblin’ mumblin’ fumblin’
Grumblin’ mumblin’ fumblin’
Been a long time comin’
Been a long time comin’
Been a long time comin’
Been a long time comin’