Tuesday

...the view of my soul.

Rich Mullins is without a doubt my favorite musician of all time. He was a christian singer and songwriter whose music not only influenced my life, but at times changed it significantly.

Several years ago, Rich was killed in a car accident and I remember exactly where I was and how I reacted when I heard the news.

His music is honest and the lyrics are true to my soul.

Had we been friends when he wrote this song, I would tell you that he must have seen the real me when pen hit paper. The title of the song is Hold Me Jesus.
If you know me, you will understand the following.
Every word rings true, even when I hide it well. This is my soul.


Well, sometimes my life Just don't make sense at all.
When the mountains look so big And my faith just seems so small.

So hold me Jesus, 'cause I'm shaking like a leaf...
You have been King of my glory,
Won't You be my Prince of Peace.

And I wake up in the night and feel the dark.
It's so hot inside my soul I swear there must be blisters on my heart.
So hold me Jesus, 'cause I'm shaking like a leaf...You have been King of my glory,
Won't You be my Prince of Peace.

Surrender don't come natural to me.
I'd rather fight You for something I don't really want, than to take what You give that I need.
And I've beat my head against so many walls, Now I'm falling down, I'm falling on my knees

And the Salvation Army band is playing this hymn.
And Your grace rings out so deep, It makes my resistance seem so thin.

So hold me Jesus, 'cause I'm shaking like a leaf...You have been King of my glory,
Won't You be my Prince of Peace
I'm singing hold me Jesus, 'cause I'm shaking like a leaf..You have been King of my glory,
Won't You be my Prince of Peace.
You have been King of my glory,
Won't You be my Prince of Peace.