From the recording Step Out in Faith my Son
Lyrics
Fruit of the Spirit
Just when I am thinking that I’m on top of it all when I’m balanced so precariously so I do not fall when the stair landing is closer when the sea turns into glass just when the ice, ice starts to thaw just when I know it’s safe to pass Just when I feel no longer indebted when all my problems seem under control then I turn my back on my God and forget He’s the One who’s been savin’ my soul
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Fruit of the Spirit is dead on the vine slain by my passions killed by my pride
Why is it I slip so far away when all is so good can it be I’ve forgotten so quickly where I now stans from where I once stood You just keep on with the giving and I keep taking from you In retrospect I’ve been so distant and I avoid acknowledging You but You forgive my calloused allegiance no matter ow far away I may roam how could I just walk away within You is where I find my comfort my home
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Fruit of the Spirit is dead on the vine slain by my passions killed by my pride
Fruit of the Spirit come fill my soul mold me and make me Lord make me whole
All the dead branches and fruit that has rot will be removed and cast from the lot yet what life remains is cut back to restore cut back to make new life all if the life that is waiting to know Your forgiveness and more
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Fruit of the Spirit gives life to the vine resisting my passions conquering my pride
Fruit of the Spirit restore my soul mold me and change me Lord make me whole
Fruit of the Spirit