John the Baptist and Isaiah all wrapped into one song...
lyrics
Isaiah 40 by mc
Prepare the way
Make straight my heart
So that Your Glory might shine
Take the pride in me and bring it to its knees
In the places I am low, lift me up - make me whole
My inconsistent heart, pull it straight
The roughness of my speech, make it smooth - make it sweet
Surely I am grass
Just as surely I will fade
I am like the grass
And someday soon I’ll fade away
Take the love in me out for all to see
In the places I am rich, help me see my need for Thee
Still my racing thoughts - center me
Peel my layers back – open me – help me see that…
Surely I am grass
Just as surely I will fade
I am like the grass
And someday soon I’ll fade away
But Jesus You remain
Jesus you will stay
Take my jealousy make it generosity
In the places I have need – help me give abundantly
Teach me how to live patiently
Teach me to forgive – humble me
Teach me of Your love – gather me
Your strong hand of love over me
We are like the grass
And like the flower – fade away
Jesus Your word stays
The things You speak will never fade
Jesus You remain
Jesus you will stay
Prepare the way
Make straight my heart
So that Your Glory might shine
credits
from Songs from Jacob's Well Vol. I & II: even the darkness will not be dark to You,
released August 15, 2009
Kyle Rausch drums Andy Dondzila bass Ian Davidson electric guitars, windmill guitars Micah Thomas handclaps Tim Bridgham handclaps Rachel Bonar voices, laughter, silliness Mike Crawford acoustic guitar, electric guitars, organs, samples, voice
it's such a beautiful album of grieving and loss and acceptance. it speaks to a particular kind of grief -- not a grieving of one who is lost, but the grieving for one who is still present and still causing pain. i love the last song most because while it could end in pain, or end with the narrators decision to permanently push this person out of their life and that would be justified, it doesn't. instead, it offers something. what is offered? acceptance. hope. and a chance for redemption janmisha
This album is perfect-my new favorite shalom sesh! I could listen to this all day, with tea, The Word, near a body of water as the peace of God washes over me. HalleluYah! I really like the lo-fi sound it reminds me of classics(JDilla, even Air). I can certainly feel the inspiration from Japan in this. The more I listen to JO the more I feel his love for Yeshua and it fills me so much love too. Glory to Abba for this beautiful work of art! It is soul medicine:) Shalom shalom Yaaqova
The former frontman of the Pains of Being Pure at Heart lets loose with a passionate, Dylan-esque record full of razor-sharp lyricism. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 2, 2021