Upbeat expression of my heart's desire. Thanks to Charlie Brown on guitar, the only 'live' instrument. See the 'Story behind the song'.

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I wrote this during my college days but it had weaker lyrics. This new version was recorded as I was becoming familiar with the process of writing the score on computer and allowing MIDI technology to perform it. Listen for the Vocalist I used for backing vocals. I intended to clean the song up and re-record it with newer gear and a better vocal pass, then put it on the more polished HE IS THERE (in which I began production after my awesome hospital experience), but there was no room on the cd. Here is the song "so far". What is important is that Christ is lifted up... however imperfectly.

“FILL ME WITH YOUR LOVE” by Jeff Leslie 6/8/89

Take me away where I can be alone with you
And know the very essence of Your love
Let me feel its warmth like summer's sun
Knowing it's a taste of things to come

I hear you gave your life for me, a sacrifice of love
And rose again to prove You’re Lord indeed
May the love that hung upon the tree
Fill the empty vessel within me

Because You gave Your life for me
I’ll live my life for You
Deep within my heart You’ll be a part
Of everything I do
As everyday I count the cost
With courage I’ll take up my cross
Till one fine day you carry me away.

The destiny that waits for me is eternal life with You
Living in a legacy of love
The very love that hung upon the tree
The love I wish were living within me

Fill me with Your love
Fill me with Your love...

Everything You are I want to be
The Spirit within You I want in me
Until the day I live with You above
In every way, Lord, fill me with Your love