From McGill

Desert Song

Below are the lyrics to a tune called “Desert Song” off the new Hillsong United CD.  Words and music by Brooke Fraser.

This is my prayer in the desert; When all that’s within me feels dry; This is my prayer in my hunger and need; My God is the God who provides

This is my prayer in the fire; In weakness or trial or pain; There is a faith proved of more worth than gold; So refine me Lord through the flame

(Chorus) I will bring praise;  I will bring praise; No weapon formed against me shall remain; I will rejoice; I will declare; God is my victory and He is here

This is my prayer in the battle; When triumph is still on its way; I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ; So firm on his promise I’ll stand

This is my prayer in the harvest; When favor and providence flow; I know I’m filled to be emptied again; the seed I’ve received I will sow.

All of my life; In every season; You are still God; I have a reason to sing; I have a reason to worship

My favorite line is “I know I’m filled to be emptied again.”  Ever thought about that?

June 25, 2009 - Posted by stevemcgill | Christian, bible | , , , , | 2 Comments

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  1. The lyrics are powerful and the line about being filled to be emptied again I can relate to. This is good. Now I am curious as to what the song SOUNDS like. And because of the genius of Chris McGill, I can go there and do that! When my book becomes a megamillion dollar best seller I will hire Chris to follow me around and do computer stuff for me. Wait, did I say “follow me around”? Ok, let’s try another idea.

    Comment by john piedilato | June 25, 2009 | Reply

  2. Wow, sounds like it’s going to be an amazing album.

    I completely agree with you, that we are indeed “filled to be emptied again”

    God gives us the strength to keep living each day and he re-energizes us each day so that we can spend that energy to people God’s love. Then He fills us back up after we’ve spent His “cup.”

    That’s an amazing analogy, I really like it

    Comment by Christian Lyrics | June 26, 2009 | Reply


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