Protector

And the gap between depravity and Your love increases once again
And again I'm reminded of the cross.
Reminded of my imperfection
my sin
my fallen nature
and the growth You have promised yet to come.

This road... it seemed easier at the start,
the sacrifice... it didn't seem so much.
I realized Your love and grace were great,
but somehow... I did not know this much.

So when I sing those words about Your love,
And when I raise my hands to praise Your name,
I'm ever-learning
ever-growing
in the knowledge of Your sacrificing grace.

My path has gotten smaller and more bumpy,
But my comfort is my Guide and destination.
And as I grow more jealous of the saints already with You
always singing
always praising
All their strength unto Your Holy Name.

So now...I'm leaving all my love for life
Though I'm... reminded of my sin
but my ever-growing trust is my comfort
for You... You are my ever-growing strength

So when I sing those words about Your love,
And when I raise my hands to praise Your name,
I'm ever-learning
ever-growing
in the knowledge of Your sacrificing grace.