I am in Christ, all I was not
Oh, Father dear, help me to know
The truth of who I am
In Christ, You did on me bestow
All that I need down here below
That by my life I then might show
Your Spirits flame set bright Aglow
By Jesus Christ, the precious lamb
That You would take my wretched heart
So, broken by my sin
And through your Grace you did impart
Your righteousness to ne’er depart
Because in Christ, a brand-new start
That as your child, your dear sweetheart
Your spirit dwells within
Endowing me with all Your power
The same that rose Christ from the dead
By Grace through faith, on me did shower
The strength to stand firm like a tower
And from life’s fears to never cower
Because in Christ You did empower
Me to walk wherever lead
So as in Christ I lean into
Abiding in His arms
I come to know that which You knew
My heart transformed by you
It is You alone who’ll see me through
Each day by grace my heart renew
While learning of Your charms
I am Your Blessed, Beloved Child
Redeemed by Grace Alone
You looked upon my heart so wild
Who by this world had been beguiled!
Upon this broken one you smiled
With Patience, Mercy Oh so mild
You chose me as Your own
So, Help me Lord to comprehend
The depth and breadth of love divine
This broken heart, you chose to mend
Before the world to then defend
That I might find in You a friend
Although, my Lord on knee I bend
To give you all I thought was mine
So, take my heart and use it Lord
However, you desire
That I might then with one accord
Submit my will while marching toward
Your presence as my one reward
With truth my only sword
Your Love my impassioned fire
I am in Christ, all I was not
Before He called my name
For in my sin, I dare not rot
As would have been the Devil’s plot
For Christ did die, my freedom bought
And then by grace my heart He sought
How could I ever be the same?
DO YOU KNOW CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR AND LORD?
If you don’t know Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord: I urge you to go to my page titled How to Be Saved by clicking on this link. There is nothing more important than this; because, He is the way, the truth and the life. Therefore, I urge you to seek Him today.
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