new favorite song

from church yesterday.....

to christ the lord let every tongue, its noblest tribute bring
when he's the subject of the song, who can refuse to sing?
survey the beauties of his face, and on his glories dwell
think of the wonder of his grace, and all his triumphs tell.

to him i owe my life and breath, and all the joys i have
he makes me triumph over death, and saves me from the grave
to heav'n the place of his abode, he brings my weary feet
shows me the glories of my god, and makes my joy complete.

since from his bounty i receive, such proofs of love divine
had i a thousand hearts to give, lord they should all be thine
a thousand men could not compose, a worthy song to bring
yet your love is a melody, our hearts can't help but sing.


all i can say is "wow."
god is growing my faith.... he is stretching my trust..... he is proving himself over and over and over.
as a friend of mine just reminded me... god is not my father (of the earthly sort).... he is faithful, consistent, and true.