Coram Deo(before the Face of God)

 

I want to live a quiet life - at least until it comes to You

No attention do I seek lest your glory should shine through!

I want to live at peace with men for peacemakers are blessed

But the peace of God demands a price before we take our rest.

I want to live a humble life for then I'm truly bold

To lie down in green pastures I let go of all I hold

I want to live a holy life dependent on my lord

In stillness and simplicity I receive grace outpoured.

A habit of holiness

A pattern of purity

The indelible mark of the master

Branded upon me

I want to live a blessed life- one that is filled with grace

Spotless, without blemish before God's holy Face

I want to sense God dancing and exulting over me

To hear the song that Jesus sings for all eternity

How can I speak of such things?

It 's only by God's great grace

The devastating promises of one

By whose wonder I'm embraced

I want to live a blessed life- one that is filled with grace

Spotless, without blemish before God's holy Face

I want to sense God dancing and exulting over me

To hear the song that Jesus sings for all eternity

 

(Zephaniah 3:16-17)

Anthony Foster

December 2000

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