Give Me Ears

Thank you, Lord, for my long sought redemption It seems so long since first I set out on this path I had wandered so far from the plan you had for me But now you have restored me to it You are deserving of my utmost devotion With your help, I will not be afraid I know you have ordained my destiny I know no suffering for you will be unwelcome I know that I am always safe Just as you slept in the wind-tossed boat So shall I rest in tumult Hand in hand with you I will dance through the fire And step on the bones of death For my eyes have been lifted I have seen your glory in the temple I vibrate with electricity of your being Awake to Life and all of your riches Breathless with anticipation Panting for your appearance You have shown me your desire And I am eager in the wanting My place at your side awaits me I eagerly bow my neck to the yoke I was lost and hungry in desolation I was naked and empty of soul I crawled about on torn hands and knees  Trailing my life's blood behind me The jackal's lustily waited my death But I called out to you from the depths On my face, I cried out your name I knew you were there and would save me I know there is a Savior in Zion I knew there was nothing but surrender And you had not left me untended  Though it seemed to turn for worse then I know you had plan in mind I care not for whether it had to be so It was and is and you have redeemed it I still don't know if it had to be that way What I know is that I have been lifted I have seen from the heights I remember what you have showed me Let truth ring always in my voice  I will not be silent, I will sing your praises Give me ears that listen, Lord I have a tale to tell them Stephen Pursell, 3/6/02