[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