Jesus Army I Surrender song lyrics

I surrender my need to be seen to be strong,

I'll admit to my friend when Your glory has gone;

For You desire truth in the innermost part;

I surrender to Jesus to fill up my heart.

I surrender my need to be top of the charts,

To be loved above others and winner of hearts;

For You desire us to be contrite inside;

Humility, service keep spirits alive.

And the truth is we're loved with a wonderful love,

And if we wonder before it we're changed from above.

As His disciplines mould us we're destined to be

Channels of glory that set people free

I surrender my need to be cosy and warm,

To be sheltered and kept from the rain and the storm;

For You desire patience, endurance and hope,

That won't disappoint when we think we can't cope.

I surrender my need to be clever and whole,

To keep all that surround me under control;

To measure successes against other's ways,

To compete and compare and to seek out the praise.

And the truth is we're loved with a wonderful love,

And if we wonder before it we're changed from above.

As His disciplines mould us we're destined to be

Channels of glory that set people free.

I surrender my need at the foot of the cross,

At the mercy of Jesus, who's life paid the cost.

Approved by the Father I go on my way,

Refreshed by the Spirit who's with me today.