Before first dawn upon the earth,
Before the turn of ancient stars,
you counted us of priceless worth,
Your righteousness becoming ours.
Your will was kept behind a stone,
His blood, it seemed, was all for naught,
‘Till Christ emerged, in glory known,
Our hearts alive in mercy wrought.
Seal us in your spirit’s fire, Let not this holy mark expire,
‘Till Christ shall reign, our all in all, and full in grace redeem the fall.
In realms beyond, on earth below, bring swift the morn, redeeming glow,
‘Till Christ shall reign, the king of kings, Creation, one, shall of him sing.
We are the raised, adopted ones, in glory held in mighty hands,
Fallen, once, becoming sons, heirs beside the Son of Man.
When comes the depths of eventide, with sorrows that like fountains flow,
Call us to hope, let us abide, in pristine grace that you bestow.
Seal us by your cleansing flame, upon our hearts inscribe your name,
Seal us, Lord, though storms may rage.
credits
from Walking Away From Eden,
released January 8, 2016
Lyrics by Dan Lim
Music by Danny Lopez
Recorded by Alan Patterson
Mixed by Danny Lopez
Mastered by Will Haworth
Artwork by Bryce Neusse
Danny Lopez - Guitars, Lead Vocals
Rachel Lopez - Backing Vocals
Tom Ramsey - Guitars, Backing Vocals
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