The Firstborn Son by Richard Shekari from Abuja, Fct Nigeria

the firstborn son
verse 1:
ten thousand at my left hand,
ten thousand at my right.
a million stand against me in this fight,
if you are for me lord who can stand against me.

verse 2:
open my eyes lord to see your power,
open my eyes to see your love.
work in me your will be done.
i will stand with the most high,
my god from above.

chorus:
when i am weak, you are my strength, lord.
in the darkness, you shine the way.
when i am down, you lift me, dear lord.
in your name i am saved, through your blood i am made pure.

verse 3:
when i was walking alone,
they who lurk in the dark whispered all sorts of negative things.
they said, "you are not as good as you appear,
nor are the things i’ve heard about you true."
but when i ed on your name, they fled,
and i always wonder why they fear you,
o great light, the firstborn son. *chorus*

verse 4:
who is like the lord our god?
he is mighty in battle, the firstborn son above all that has ever been and will ever be.
he was there before it all began, and he himself, the word, became flesh,
not only to save, but to set the captives free. *chorus*

copyright 2024 john matteson and richard shekari.
guitar: john matteson.
produced by richard shekari.