A Long Obedience In The Same Direction

ngbernard

It’s always a good idea to demo hymns.

A long obedience in the same direction
My Jesus draws out from my soul
With a mighty arm and a strong affection
The Fisherman has drawn me whole

Chorus:
O ransomed child, lift up your eyes
To the hope made sight, to Zion restored
Lift up your hands to the holy place
And bless the Lord

A great deliverance from vile desire
My Jesus hears my bleating cry
The Shepherd lifts me from the mire
He whispers soft, “You shall not die”

A perfect innocence and a vexed care
To the cross of weeping, sin and strife
My own belligerence had sent him there
The Lamb of God gave his own life

A bright exuberance dries every tear
O soul of mine, be you now, brave
The chains of death were powerless here
Life’s Author rose up from the grave

A vast magnificence toward each horizon
Poured out from love both deep and wide
His blood cementing the foundation
The Carpenter builds up his bride