Do Or Die

Dogwood

I killed the Son of God today
I built the cross where He was slain
My sins
The hands that held the hammer that drove the nails through His skin
Someday I win
I want to make it up
I want to die to myself for You
It makes me fall apart
When I think of all that You went through
I owe my all to You (I owe my all to You)

Because when it came to do or die
You died for me
Though I would be nothing perfect
For human eyes to see

My hands are Yours for works
My eyes will seek until I've found You
My legs will walk the earth
Until You tell me my work is through
I want to make it up
I want to die to myself for You
You are the one that I love
I owe my all to you (I owe my all to you)

I met the Son of God today
He said "I forgive you for My pain"
He took my sin that held the hammer
That drove the nails through His skin
He said I win

I'm a new creation through You
Created for You by You
So make me worth Your while
Put me to use
You are the one that I love
I owe my all to you (I owe my all to you)

I met the Son of God today
He said "I forgive you for My pain"
He took my sin that held the hammer
That drove the nails through His skin
He said I win

I'm a new creation through You
Created for You by You
So make me worth Your while
Put me to use


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    when they play it in concert it is so amazing, it doesnt even compare, its like everyones singing around, and you can just feel Jesus touching every person in the room....stinkin awesome

    caution87on March 27, 2003   Link

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