i didn't die - i lived...

"I didn't die. I lived!

and now I'm telling the world what GOD did.

GOD tested me, he punshed me hard,

but he didn't hand me over to Death.

Swing wide the city gates -- the righteous gates!

I'll walk right through and thank GOD!

This Temple Gate belongs to GOD,

so the victors can enter and praise.

Thank you for responding to me;

you've truly become my salvation!

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This is GOD's work.

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Salvation now, GOD, Salvation now!

Oh yes, GOD -- a free and full of life!"

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