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The Maze
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Aug 14, 2026 updated
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Phil Thompson's song 'The Maze' is a worship track about being lost in life's confusing and difficult paths, feeling trapped with no way out. The lyrics describe crying out to God and experiencing a dramatic change when He hears and rescues. The central theme is gratitude for God's grace, which becomes the focus of praise. The song emphasizes that without God's light and guidance, one would remain hopeless and lost. It's a testimony of deliverance and a declaration that all praise is centered on God's unmerited favor.
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Twisting around the bend and back again for too long
There was no traction when I tried to climb the wall
Trapped in a circle of life
With no end in sight
But You saw me in the maze
And pulled me out of darkness
And the essence of my praise
Is centered on Your grace
Is centered on Your grace
Every winding road all seemed to go nowhere
Every cry for help fell down up dear ears
That's when I called out Your name
And everything changed
When You saw me in the maze
And pulled me out of darkness
And the essence of my praise
Is centered on Your grace
Is centered on Your grace
But You saw me in the maze
And pulled me out of darkness
And the essence of my praise
Is centered on Your grace
Is centered on Your grace
Is centered on Your grace
Is centered on Your grace
I'd be lost in the dark
Without Your light shining the way
I'd be lost in the dark
Without Your guidance
I'd be hopeless
I'd be lost in the dark
Without Your light shining the way
I'd be lost in the dark
Without Your guidance
I'd be hopeless
But You saw me in the maze
And pulled me out of darkness
And the essence of my praise
Is centered on Your grace
Is centered on Your grace
Is centered on Your grace
Is centered on Your grace