dirt + grace. (live)
For the One who has loved me from death and into life; that His grace may be known by the Beloved.
Psalm 103 "The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will He harbour His anger for ever; He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For high as the heavens are above the earth , so great is His love for those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. As a Father has compassion on His children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him; for He knows how we are formed, He remembers that we are dust."
dirt + grace / written + recorded by rachel anne irving, 26.08.17; original voice note.
lyrics:
As far as the East is from the West
You took on Your shoulders my soul's unrest
A victory won in dirt and grace
You gave up Your throne to take my place
Oh, in the rhythm of Your heartbeat
Is where I find my rest
Oh, in the shadow of the saving
Is where I find my name
Though I am but dust that You have breathed on
You let me dance upon the waves
Through all my failing and my weakness
Your grace remains the same
Oh, the Cross that took my failings
Oh, the Grace that bore my shame
Oh, the Love that’s never-ending
Jesus: my Everything
Scripture references: Psalms 103:8-18, John 19, Philippians 2:6-8, Jeremiah 31:3, Hebrews 4:3, Isaiah 40:28-31, Genesis 2:7, Psalms 31:3