New Song by Daniel Bailey

Daniel Bailey has written a new song responding to the journey of women in ministry. A long-time Central member now in Oklahoma, Daniel is currently studying at Baptist Seminary of Kentucky. You can listen to more of Daniel's music at Soundcloud. You can also read the original post at BSK's website where you find out more about BSK and support their good work.

This Is My Home

Words and Music by Daniel Bailey

This is my home Where I first fell in love When I heard the words written in red But this is my home Where I got my first broken heart When I think about the words they said

You baptized me in water Told me I was a daughter Then you said that to serve is to submit

You baptized me in water And ordained me in sorrow Because when that day came you were nowhere to be found

It took a time… but I’m getting better now… Standing on holy ground

This is my home The place I first believed That a girl like me could dare to dream

This is my home The place I learned a hard, hard truth That a girl that dreams often dreams alone

You baptized me in water Told me I was a daughter But then you said that to serve is to submit

You baptized me in water And ordained me in sorrow Because when that day came you were nowhere to be found

It took a time… but I’m getting better now… Standing on holy ground

And I don’t need your confirmation For this holy ordination Sir you’re not the one who called me out by name

And I know that some will say It’s always been this way But I tell my kids we don’t say that anymore…