If Ever I Needed You

‎This quote from Francis Frangipane was brought to my attention this morning by my friend Karl Ingersoll:

"Let's settle this truth once and for all: It is the nearness of God that produces our good. Christianity was never designed by God to be sustained by nice people trying to appear good. We're not that good. We're not that clever. And we're not that nice. The only thing that can sustain true Christianity is true union with Jesus Christ. It is nearness to Him in all things that produces our spiritual fruit."

IF EVER I NEEDED YOU

words & music by Gary Hicks (Jan. 7, 2013)

1. I’m not that nice

I’m not that good

I need You, Lord to help me do the things I should

I’m not that clever

I’m not that strong

I need You, Lord to help me make my way along.

CHORUS:

IF EVER I NEEDED YOU, LORD

IF EVER I NEEDED YOU, LORD

I NEED YOU NOW, I NEED YOU NOW

IF EVER I NEEDED YOUR GRACE

IF EVER I NEEDED YOUR STRENGTH

I NEED YOU NOW, I NEED YOU NOW

NEAR TO ME, HERE WITH ME

HERE IN MY HEART OF HEARTS

IF EVER I NEEDED YOU, LORD

I NEED YOU NOW.

2. Your way is peace

Your way is right

I need You, Lord to be my beacon in the night

Your way is humble

You make me new

I need You, Lord to change my heart and make it true.