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Give Me Strength

from The Tragedy of Complexity by Chris Long

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Give Me Strength was written in April 2019, and was inspired by David's return to Ziklag in 1 Samuel 30. I had written the chord progression months earlier and was waiting for a song to fit it. This one seemed to fit the bill.

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Head down, eyes swell with tears
You were warned but you didn’t hear
Looking back it’s all so clear
It came to pass, your greatest fear

In a moment friends are enemies
Forgotten all your victories
Beaten down by a single defeat
For the price of your life you might be…
Redeemed

Chorus
This world it takes the best of me
You’ll never have a guarantee
Before I move I come to You
I’m falling down, I’m falling down

To my knees, I give You praise
All my power is in His name (my faith)
For Your wisdom and for Your grace
I’m crying out, I’m crying out

Body begs for sleep, but your mind won’t rest
Every possibility steals your breath
No easy answers to this test
Thinking it through but at best
It’s just a guess

Chorus

Bridge
Lord give me strength to overcome
You’re the One I lean on
Say the word and it will be done
But give me strength, Lord give me strength

Give me strength to overcome
You’re the One I’m calling on
I will fight until it’s done
Just give me strength, Lord me strength

My peace and joy I’ve sacrificed
To the lusts of the eyes and the pride of life
On the things in the world I’ve wasted my time
If they are not from You then why are they mine

You are my shield, You are my rock
Everything that was I count as lost
I deny myself and take up my cross
Dedicating my life to the Son of God
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lord Jesus

Chorus

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from The Tragedy of Complexity, released September 1, 2020

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Chris Long Carbondale, Illinois

Chris has been a sing-songwriter for over 20 years, but you will only find his music written in 2017 or later. That's when Chris started writing solely for the glory of God and His Son, Jesus Christ. You will find His word and His truth in every song, and along with the acoustic flavor, healing for your soul. Enjoy! ... more

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