I’ve been around this song for more than 10 years. It was written by Luke Abrams, and I’m so happy my friend Joe Day recorded such a great studio version of it. I play this song loud and on repeat whenever I need a reminder that God is sovereign over both my ugliness and my pain.
It reminds me to worship, instead of sulk.
When I feel taken advantage of or offended, it reminds me to crush my god of victimhood. When I’m depressed or angry, it reminds me to crush my god of selfishness and control. When I want to justify my bitterness, it reminds me to give God the first of my pain.
Whether I sin or am sinned against, this song pretty much covers all the bases.
Passover
passover me
let your wrath pass over me
may grace stay with me
let your mercy betake all of me
let me glorify you
for your glory
let it be manifest to alltake the first of thoughts
take the first of my time
take the throne of my heartpaint my doorway
with the blood of the lamb
a sacrifice
for all who dwell withinyou gave your word
and took it to the grave
for your glory
let it me manifest to alltake the first of thought
take the first of my time
take the throne of my heartcrush all other gods
you alone sit on the throne
take me, take my all
father take me, take me home
on my, on my way, on my way back home
on my, on my wy on my way back
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p.s. I’ve embedded an audio file at the top of this post, which may not come through in a reader.
Jen (my sista from anotha mista)
Just what I needed to hear this morning. A little root of bitterness at work was trying to take hold. Thanks for the honesty. Will fire up Passover when I get to work
Paul F
Love you, brutha.