Redeemer

James Zartman

In the middle of my sin came a God who forgives
In the middle of my shame, came a God who takes the blame
When my hands were tied with ropes of pride
My mind, my heart, my eyes were blind
You broke the darkness, lit a fire
And called me to lift your name higher

Redeemer, you bring sweet freedom
You take the broken
And turn us into treasures
Father, we give you honor
For changing our hearts
And making us a new creation

When rejected in the mud, you gave a father's love
When I turned my back again, you chose me even then
In the choking noose of self abuse
Each lame excuse to hide from truth
You came to meet me, lift me, heal me
Break the lies and speak a blessing

(bridge)
I lift my hands to you
I lift my hands to you
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah (2x)

© 2005 James Zartman