these are lyrics from a song on Kevin Smith that have meant a lot to me as i've prepared for this weekend and what it celebrates. this is the same guy who wrote the song tonight that we sang over Advent, and i think he writes lyrics in a way not a lot of people do. you should check him out.
Everything
Feel the mystery in this simple bread:
God would let me set a crown of pain upon his head
I’ve lived enough to know I’ll never understand
How he could trade the nails for mercy scars on either hand
His mercy scars his feet and hands
You were courage,
You were afraid;
A warrior on his victory parade
You, the thief that steals to give
The guiltless dies so that the traitor lives
You were God and You were free--
You were broken and poured out for me
And the shocking truth held within this cup:
God laid down to let me raise a hand and spill his blood
His word all along, His love over all-
The unassailable broke bread and cup to break my fall
His love for me was over all
You were heaven made of clay
The lead and author of this play
You the master, You play the fool
Fulfill the law to break the mortal rule
You were God and You were free
You were broken and poured out for me
Just for me...
Your eyes smile with no remorse
As you take my enemies by force
You the lover, more than friend,
You take my breath away with my sin
You are God and You are free-
You are everything I need
Friday, March 21, 2008
everything
Posted by drew at 5:04 PM
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I really like two of his songs...
"Gaze Inside", and "You"... Have you had a chance to listen to them? They are great! Happy Easter Sunday.
i have heard them, and they are great. if you like his writing, you shoudl see if you can get a hold of the album he did with Ridgely... and the song "The Lord is Near" on Forty Day Fast's second album.
Drew-thanks for the kind words. Kat told me about your blog here, and I'm enjoying sliding through your posts. Let me know if we could ever play in Kentucky. :)
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