To close out the month of May, I thought it would be appropriate to share the below lyrics. It was part of one of my rare song-collaboration efforts with another person where it happened to be fruitful. When I shared it recently with my pastor and church elder with whom I meet regularly, they attempted to count up the number of times the name of Jesus comes up in the song. (The total is 36 times.) My pastor even called it a "declaration," because, that's what it is. It's a declaration of faith. It declares the name of Jesus repeatedly. And for anyone who believes, it's another way one can get knowledge of faith lodged deeply into their soul. So today, I share this here to encourage you.
Song title: "Jesus, You Are"
Verse 1
Jesus, You are the way. You are the truth. You are the life.
Verse 2
Jesus, You are the light. You are the living bread. You are the living water.
Chorus (2x)
Jesus, I receive You. Jesus, I surrender (to You).
Jesus, I put my trust in You. Jesus, I submit my life to You.
Verse 3
Jesus, You are the hope. You are the joy. You are the love.
Verse 4
Jesus, You are the King of kings. You are the Lord of lords. You are the Great High Priest.
Chorus (2x)
Jesus, I receive You. Jesus, I surrender (to You).
Jesus, I put my trust in You. Jesus, I submit my life to You.
Bridge 1
You are my daily bread. You are my daily wages.
You are my creative gift. You are my inspiration.
You are my way through affliction. You are my way away from temptation.
You are my way through trials. You are my ultimate reward.
Bridge 2 (2x)
You are my protector. You are my deliverer.
You are my healer. You are my provider.
You are my Savior. You are my Lord.
You are my King. You are my God.
Chorus (4x)
Jesus, I receive You. Jesus, I surrender to You.
Jesus, I put my trust in You. Jesus, I submit my life to You.