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Ashes
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Scratch recording of a song written for Ash Wednesday.
Jim Allbery writes heartfelt songs of faith, and is not afraid to tackle tough subjects. His songs draw from a variety of inspirations, including the Bible, hymns, and daily life.
Song Info
Genre
Pop • Christian Pop
Charts
Peak #161
Peak in subgenre #25
Author
Words and Music by Jim Allbery
Rights
Copyright 2008, Jim Allbery
Uploaded
February 17, 2010
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MP3
MP3 3.8 MB • 128 kbps • 4:11
Story behind the song
Written for an Ash Wednesday service for Nardin Park United Methodist Church.
Lyrics
Verse 1 I've been searching for an answer To this aching in my heart Looking for some missing pieces Not knowing quite where to start. But I think I've rediscovered What I knew all along I need to move closer to The one to whom I belong. Chorus: And by ashes we are set a part By his wounds we are healed By his grace, forever justified By his blood, our sins repealed. Prepare for me (us) for his sacrifice-- Make room within my (our) heart(s). It's symbolized (written) in (the) ashes: By ashes set apart. Verse 2 Wipe away my iniquity: I'm aching and bereft. Let me feel the cleansing coolness Of the Spirit's holy breath And I think I've rediscovered What I knew all along I need to move closer to The one to whom I belong. [Repeat chorus] Verse 3 Create in me a purer heart: Mold me closer to your plan. Prepare me to do you will: Wash this dust from my hands. For I know I've rediscovered What I knew all along: I need to move closer to The one to whom I belong. [Repeat chorus] It's written in the ashes By ashes set apart
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