An all out war against my soul
Had made my heart turn hard and cold.
But from the pit I made my cry –
“Please help me, lord, or soon I’ll die.”
It seemed He ever heard my plea.
The darkness grew; I couldn’t see.
I couldn’t hear His voice reply;
I couldn’t feel His warmth close by.
I’m blind and deaf and numb all through;
A vacuum in my soul blocks Truth.
How long, O Lord, will I be held
A captive on the brink of Hell?
In desperation – here’s my life.
I cannot bear this constant strife.
I give You all I love and own.
I give it all till I’m alone.
There’s no one, nothing I possess
That fills my need, I must confess.
Whatever You require of me,
I’ll do, I’ll say – just let me see.
Melt my heart, unstop my ears,
Release my soul from evil fears.
I only want to follow You;
To bring You joy by all I do.
My heart, O Lord, is longing still –
A cup that waits for You to fill.
If only You will turn my soul.
If only You will make me whole.
I feel the warmth of God flow through.
I hear the voice of peace and truth.
I see the glory of my King,
And it blinds me to earthly things.
Now I see what I must see.
I hear the words Christ speaks to me.
I feel His touch; my way is clear.
My soul is cleansed with mellow tears.
He put a coal upon my heart –
A branded slave by God’s own mark.
I choose to serve Him; chains are gone –
Chains that I had worn so long.
I’m bound by love most willingly
And chained by precious liberty.