This song was intended to be easily usable as a communion song. It is filled to the BRIM with scripture. I have connected most of the scripture references with the lyrics and encourage you to look them up.
Lyrics:
Verse 1:
I BELIEVE THE FATHER SENT THE SON (John 3:16)
WHO SENT THE SPIRIT TO HIS CHILDREN (John 16:7)
IN EARNEST OF THE COMING LIFE (Eph 1:13-14)
A PROMISE TO THE BRIDE OF CHRIST (Acts 14:4-5)
Verse 2:
I BELIEVE THAT ALL CREATION SINGS
A SONG OF WORSHIP TO THE KING OF KINGS (Ps 19:1-4)
REVEALING UNSEEN ATTRIBUTES
MAN NOW LEFT WITH NO EXCUSE (Rom 1:20)
Chorus:
I BELIEVE (echo) I BELIEVE (echo) I BELIEVE (echo)
I BELIEVE, I BELIEVE, I BELIEVE
Verse 3:
I BELIEVE IN ALL THE PROPHETS SAID (Luke 24:25-27)
THAT YOU’D DIE AND THAT YOU’D RISE AGAIN (Ps 22; Is 53)
I BELIEVE THE DARKNESS HATES THE LIGHT (John 3:17-19)
MANS ONLY HOPE MAN CRUCIFIED (1 Cor 2:8)
Verse 4:
I BELIEVE THEY DRAGGED YOU THROUGH THE TOWN (Luke 23:1, 7, 11; John 19:16-17)
MADE YOU WEAR THE CURSED CROWN (Gen 3:17-18)
DROVE THE NAILS INTO YOUR HANDS AND FEET (Ps 22:16)
THE STRIPES YOU BORE WERE MEANT FOR ME
THE SHAME AND ALL THE MISERY
YOU BORE THE CHASTISEMENT OF MY PEACE (Is 53:4-5)
Bridge:
AND AS I EAT THE BROKEN BREAD I’LL REMEMBER WHAT YOU DID (1 Cor 11:24)
GOD PREPARED HIMSELF AN OFFERING (Gen 22:8)
AS I DRINK THE CRIMSON CUP I WON’T FORGET WHAT YOU GAVE UP (1 Cor 11:25)
YOU STAINED YOURSELF SO THAT I COULD BE CLEAN (2 Cor 5:21)
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