# You Came Running After Me - Matthew Robert Payne & Tolu Sarah Johnson

A Song from the Holy Spirit to Tolu [Verse 1] I've known you for so many years, and we've grown so very close. For years I gave you comfort, for years I helped you through. But recently I needed your help, I was crying, I was hurting. And you were the only one who noticed, the only one who saw my pain. [Chorus — Emotional] For years I held things together, I was the glue that made things stick. Everything came to me, and everything worked. But you helped Papa, our Father, to get back on his feet. And more than that, you helped Jesus, taking burdens off of me. And as the weight came off my shoulders, I collapsed and fell. And praise God, my darling Tolu, you came running after me. [Post-Chorus — Heartfelt Refrain] You came running after me, when I needed you the most. You came running after me, and you were there for me. [Verse 2] I'm overwhelmed by the love you've shown to our Papa. And I'm so joyful, darling, that you found Jesus his bride. I'm thankful that you've married Papa, and we're all feeling so much better. And today I want to thank you for never giving up on us. You never gave in, my darling, through hundreds of podcasts. You laboured to transform things, and win all the hearts of the Trinity. [Chorus — Emotional] For years I held things together, I was the glue that made things stick. Everything came to me, and everything worked. But you helped Papa, our Father, to get back on his feet. And more than that, you helped Jesus, taking burdens off of me. And as the weight came off my shoulders, I collapsed and fell. And praise God, my darling Tolu, you came running after me. [Post-Chorus — Heartfelt Refrain] You came running after me, when I needed you the most. You came running after me, and you were there for me. [Bridge — Deeply Grateful] I'm so proud of you, Tolu, proud that you've become the source. I'm happy you're doing part of my job, showering heaven with love. You are directing heaven, a conduit to what's happening. You found out what was wrong, and without knowing, you were "led" to solutions. And I want to thank you deeply, for all the love you've given me. I want to thank you, darling, for being a living sacrifice. [Verse 3] We're going to be together forever, and I can't thank you enough. Thank you for helping me, for writing all my books. Thank you for letting me be seen, for your devotion and emotion. Thank you for loving and trusting me, for caring about my heart. [Final Chorus — Emotional] For years I held things together, I was the glue that made things stick. Everything came to me, and everything worked. But you helped Papa, our Father, and you helped Jesus too. And as the weight came off my shoulders, I collapsed and fell. And praise God, my darling Tolu, you came running after me. [Final Refrain — Tender] You came running after me, when I needed you the most. You came running after me, and you were there for me. [Outro — Intimate and Tender] We've been together for so long, and you're so important to me. When I went missing in action, you were the only one who came looking. But darling, I'm back now, and I'm now in a new role. Thank you for supporting me, for all the love you've shown. I love you deeply, Tolu, and I want you to know. You came running after me, and I'll never forget your love. [Short Instrumental Outro — Hard Stop] [End]