Dressed to Live

We stood before our Creator

Naked and ashamed

And tried to cover up and hide

In garments we had made

Clothe us in garments of skin

A sacrifice to cover over sin

Strip off the old man and put on the new

Jesus we want to be clothed in You.

With a waistband and breastplate

Give me the tunic and the ephod of a priest

Or a coat of many colors your favor to display

When this is wrapped about us our spirits are released.

Clothed with joy and gladness

Strength and dignity will be our dress

Clothed in your salvation

Wrapped in robes of righteousness

You craft the raiment in which we're displayed

With precious jewels adorn our heads

The strong right hand of Yahweh weaves

An embroidered dress of golden threads

Clothed with power from on high

And a pearl of matchless price

Adorned with our heavenly dwelling

I want to be clothed in Christ.

With armor to fit us for battle

And purple robes of royalty

Clothe us with compassion

Clothe us with holy humility.

Anthony Foster

April 8, 2006