Oh my soul, be still
You’re free
Why can’t I rest?
Why can’t I sleep?
If I’ve been born a second time
Why do I seek to never find?
How can I survive myself
Given all that I’ve become?
After all my wasted years
Will You see my face and run
My way as I burst into tears
And embrace Your shaking son?
Oh my God, what love for me
There in Your arms to always be
Grace be my melody
Come make me strong
Lifting my head, I hear Your song:
How can you survive yourself
Given all that you have done?
After all your wasted years
I have seen your face and run
Your way as I burst into tears
Come My broken, beloved son
And You hold me together
And You hold me still
And You hold me forever
And You hold me, still
(My sin—o the bliss of this glorious thought!—
My sin, not in part, but the whole
Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, o my soul!)
credits
from Shaping Season, Vol. 1,
released April 17, 2020
Benjamin Daniel - Vocals, acoustic guitar, piano
Allen Odell - Production, BGVs
Esther Anderson - Cello
Words in parentheses adapted from "It Is Well With My Soul" (Horatio Spafford)
supported by 4 fans who also own “Don't Be Shaken”
My favorite Falling Up album by far! Love the musical creativity and originality, combined with beautiful lyrics and vocals. Can't stop listening! annavdbrink
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Catchy melodies, masterfully crafted instrumentation, and thought provoking lyrics. A big step up from the last album, and I really love that one. Highly recommend for all your mathy pop rock needs. Lauren Elise