Better than Life
Oh! Lord, when sin I behold
The past, which now is unseen
Rebirths in the womb of now
As thistles*, by a landowner, not sown
The gift of grace though sufficient
Sin in its stride is unrelenting*
On the deeds of now, the future hoisted*
What hope for the sons that are saved?
In your love not unabashed*
In your dealings, stainless and pure
Fill us with reverence for the Father
Who out of love, sent us Love
Teach us with hearts in wholeness
To regard sin with resolute* contempt
With lifeline passion to esteem righteousness
And understand beyond confusion
That better than life is your love.
Psalm 63:3-4 “3 Because Your loving-kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You.4 So will I bless You while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name.” (AMPC)