Once I was one of this world's children
I didn't have any care
Who God was, what he might want of me
or if He's even there.
Drifting along in this life of appearances
I only thought of me
But one day, my eyes were opened.
Then---- I could see.

Once I lived in anger and selfishness
It seems I hurt endlessly
In these days I didn't know Jesus
Would gladly set me free
I was so caught up in all kinds of judgments
Of everyone I knew
Until I met, the Lord, Creator
Of Love------- so true
(Instrumental Bridge)

Now I am a child of the kingdom
Joy and peace fill my soul
God has renewed my mind and heart and
made me completely whole
Following Christ is all that I want to do
He alone gives me life
His word releases every bondage
End------ing all strife

Trust your soul to the Lord Christ Jesus
He'll turn your troubles around
In His love, there's rest and safety------
He never will let you down---------------

Redeemable Me (as a Poem) by Vic Zarley 1. I've been to the edge of the world and I prayed That You would forgive my unrighteous ways That You would stand by me despite where I dwell That You, Lord, would snatch me, from the clenched jaws of hell I've been so unworthy, I stand then I fall The world that I dwell in seems nothing at all Compared to the Kingdom You speak of so sure Oh, Father, Oh Father, please make my heart pure Oh, Father, I thank You I'm down on my knees For making redeemable Redeemable me Oh, Father, I thank You I'm down on my knees For making redeemable Redeemable me 2. My heart's in Your hand, My soul's in Your fist This world of temptation is so hard to resist For my eyes cannot see what You say is so real I fall, Oh my Father, am I too hard to heal? Can You take this sick soul in Your healing hands And once and for all make it sure where I stand? Can You raise my dim sight to Your level so I Will no longer see through these poor earthly eyes? 3. Be gone, Oh you Satan, be you gone NOW I don't want temptation, I don't want to bow Anymore to this world and all that it means Awaken me, Lord, from this terrible dream Awaken me, Lord, is that what You could do? If Christ is in me, am I worthy to You? Deep down in the depths of my struggling soul Please comfort me, Lord, since I'm part of Your fold 4. I'm asking You, God, is there hope here at last? In Your passion play, Father, am I part of the cast? Can You use my flawed soul for your heavenly cause? I give it to You, Lord, along with its flaws I don't want temptation, I don't want this world I don't want its riches, its gold or its pearls Just give me Your hand, Lord and lead me Your way Please take from my lips anymore I would say