Favorite lyrics (gospel music)

[timNms]

Not long ago there was a thread about songs. I thought we might like to share some of our favorite gospel lyrics.
One of my favs is "It's Still the Cross". It somewhat fits into the political times that we are facing in the next few months.

It's not conservative or liberal
however they're defined
It's not about interpretation
or the judgement of the mind
It's the opposite of politics
power or prestige
It's about a simple message
and WHETHER we believe!

(chorus)
It's still the cross
It's still the blood of Calvary
That cleanses sin
And sets the captive free
It's still the name
The name of Jesus that has power to save the lost
It's still the cross!

Now we can water down theology
preach a word to suit our needs
We can justify sweet suttle lies
that are wrapped in noble deeds
We can alter our convictions
to adapt to social whelms (sp?)
But we cannot change the gospel
or the truth contained within!

(tag)
Though some may say it's man's religion
or ancient history
The cross of Jesus still remains
the price for sin
that sets us free!

[azskyman]

I've always found meaning in Jacki Velasquez's music....


On My Knees

There are days when I feel
The best of me is ready to begin
Then there're days when I feel
I'm letting go and soaring on the wind

'Cause I've learned in laughter or in pain
How to survive

Chorus:
I get on my knees
I get on my knees
There I am before the love
That changes me
See, I don't know how
But there's power
When I'm on my knees

I can be in a crowd
Or by myself almost anywhere
When I feel there's a need
To talk with God He is Emmanuel

When I close my eyes, no darkness there
There's only light

[azsnowman]

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow, because He lives, all fear is gone and I know, oh, oh He holds the future and live is worth the living because He lives!

Dennis

[GalvestonDuck]

"All I Ever Have To Be" by Amy Grant

When the weight of all my dreams
Is resting heavy on my head
And the thoughtful words of help and hope
Have all been nicely said
But I'm still hurting, wondering if I'll ever be the one
I think I am
I think I am.

Then you gently re-remind me
That You've made me from the first
And the more I try to be the best
The more I get the worst.
And I realize the good in me
is only there because of who You are
who You are.

And all I ever have to be is what
You've made me
Any more or less would be a step out of Your plan
As you daily recreate me help me always keep in mind
That I only have to do what I can find
And all I ever have to be
All I have to be
All I ever have to be is what You've made me

[GalvestonDuck]

"Godpleaser" by Petra

So many voices telling me which way to go
So many choices come from those who think they know
There's a way that seems right to a man
But it only brings him death
I wanna go the way that leads to life
Till I draw my dying breath

(Chorus)
Don't wanna be a manpleaser - I wanna be a Godpleaser
I just want to have the wisdom to discern the two apart
Don't wanna be a manpleaser - I wanna be a Godpleaser
I just want to do the things that please the Father's heart

Some make a sacrifice and never let it show
Some make a point of letting everybody know
Some will live their lives as unto men
And they have their reward
I just wanna do everything I do
With all my heart unto the Lord

I just want my life to glorify His Son
To make my Father proud that I'm His child before I'm done
No need to pat me on the back or stop the shake my hand
I just want to hear my Father say "Well done, well done"
I just want to hear my Father say "Well done"