I

God expresses the truth; He bestows on man the way of eternal life.

He bears the pain of rejection; He shares man's hardships.

He walks among the churches; He shepherds His chosen people.

He lives together with man; He suffers alongside man.

Pain and torment for days, years, and decades—

He pours out all His love that He may gain man's heart.

Each day He speaks new words to provide man with the truth.

His stern words are suffused throughout with true love.

His judgment and trials are meant to make man perfect.

Through God's judgment, corruption is cleansed.

I experience God's love; my heart returns to Him.

II

I've believed in God for so many years, yet I have never known Him.

I'm full of notions, and I'm only after His grace.

I've accepted God's work, yet I've never loved Him.

Truly, I have no conscience, and I'm unworthy of being called human.

God is merciful and tolerant, and He does all He can to save me.

His judgment and refinement are both His love.

Through God's judgment, I come to know His righteousness.

I live out a new human likeness, and my God-loving heart is purer.

I see God's loveliness; my heart belongs to Him.

I am at the mercy of God's orchestration, and I have neither regret nor complaint.

I love God and bear witness for Him. I'll be loyal to Him my whole life.

from Follow the Lamb and Sing New Songs