This is one my favorite of the songs from the new CD
. receive all glory, honor, and praise!
Story behind the song
This is a rewrite of "A New Life." I always liked the music to this but thought the lyrics could use more work. Now I think it's one of my best songs.
Lyrics
FRIEND OF A SINNER by Jeff Leslie 1981-1/8/02
I feel your love each time I think of You up on that tree
I feel Your grace down on my knees
Your joy always comes at the break of day
As You carry the weight of the cares I cast away
Within me Youre working the finest art
Youre building a home in the hollow of my heart
Youre the Light in my darkness
Youre the Love in my heart
Youre the Giver of every good thing
Youre the Word, the Creator
The miracle Maker
But the best thing that Youll ever be
Is the Friend of a sinner like me
And now my heart is full, Your Spirit is living in me
And You receive my endless praise
Some wonderful day You will come again
For theres a reward for the ones who call You Friend
The greatest of love will be finly shown
In the blin INVALID of an eye when You call Your children home
Youre the Light in my darkness
Youre the Love in my heart
Youre the Giver of every good thing
Youre the Word, the Creator
The miracle Maker
The blessed Redeemer and King
Youre the Light in my darkness
Youre the Love in my heart
Youre the Giver of every good thing
Youre the Word, the Creator
The miracle Maker
But the best thing that Youll ever be
Is the Friend of a sinner like me
Now my blinded eyes can see
You are everything to me
(RPT. BOTH CHORUSES)
