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.
Your grace and mercy are infinite, yet I limit you.
You faithfulness is endless, and my faith is weak.
I'm like a tiny boat, cast adrift on the stormy ocean
And I can't hold my path against the angry seas.
But you always take the helm to give me direction
And guide me home against the prevailing winds.
How dare I try to explain away
The wonders of your grace,
And your boundless faith: your love that never ends!
My every breath should be a prayer of thanksgiving
For countless blessings from you I have received.
Still I don my shield of faith only when I need you
And discard your yoke when it's inconvenient for me
Still your there to take the helm when I need direction
To guide me against the ill prevailing winds.
I can't explain away
The wonders of your grace
And your boundless faith and love that never ends.
I'm tempted by desires that do not serve you Lord;
I'm distracted by a thousand worthless things.
Help me set aside my will so I may serve instead
The will of the wondrous King of Kings.
For you always take the helm when I need direction,
And guide me home against prevailing winds.
I can't I explain away
The wonders of your grace,
And your boundless faith: your love that never ends.
If I stop and look, your presence is all around me:
In the mountains and in the gurgling of a stream.
I can hear your joy in the echoes of my children's laughter,
And I can see your love in their mother's love for me.
And you are always at my helm to set direction
And guide me home against the prevailing winds.
I stand in awe, amazed,
At the wonders of your grace
And your boundless faith: your love that never ends.
I know you'll always set me in the right direction
And guide me safely through the stormy sees
For finally I see
Your boundless love for me
For I know you died upon that cross for me.
I know you died upon that cross for me.
