For I Believe the Gospel

Chorus:

 

How can I deny it,

But oh how can it be?

The mighty Lord of heaven

Is living now in me!

 

I cannot comprehend it,

And yet I know it’s true;

For I believe the Gospel,

And everything is new!

 

Verse One:

 

What life is this inside of me

That never was before?

 

What’s welling up; compelling me

To worship and adore?

 

What Spirit moves and quickens now

To listen and obey?

 

What faithful sense directs somehow

When I don’t get my way?

 

Verse Two:

 

What interest builds inside of me

When now His Word is read?

 

What prompts me into charity

Where feelings once were dead?

 

What moves me forth to fellowship;

To share my sins and pride?

 

What conquers fear and faithlessness,

Producing peace inside?

 

 

-- K. Hartnett, January 2000