Sunday, June 21, 2009

A new song (for me)

I wanted to share the lyrics of a song I sang for the first time at the NEXT conference. The song is entitled "All I Have Is Christ", and it is written by Jordan Kauflin (Bob Kauflin's son). You can find the recording on the Sovereign Grace website but personally I don't like that particular version of the song. SG is coming out with a live recording of the conference and it should be on the NEXT website shortly.

The second verse is very special to me. I was running my hell bound race and Christ found me.

ALL I HAVE IS CHRIST

I once was lost in darkest night
Yet thought I knew the way
The sin that promised joy and life
Had led me to the grave
I had no hope that You would own
A rebel to Your will
And if You had not loved me first
I would refuse You still

But as I ran my hell-bound race
Indifferent to the cost
You looked upon my helpless state
And led me to the cross
And I beheld God’s love displayed
You suffered in my placeYou bore the wrath reserved for me
Now all I know is grace

Hallelujah! All I have is Christ
Hallelujah! Jesus is my life

Now, Lord, I would be Yours alone
And live so all might see
The strength to follow Your commands
Could never come from me
Oh Father, use my ransomed life
In any way You choose
And let my song forever be
My only boast is You

Lyrics: Jordan Kauflin

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