The title track, this one explores the doubts that arise every so often in the minds of all believers and non-believers alike, such as "Why can't we see God?" "Where is He now?" "How can He love me?" And answers them with resounding hope and rejoicing at the love of His son Jesus! Based on I Peter 1:3-9
lyrics
Well it's been two thousand years, so why is He not here,
And they say He left in an instant, but no one has seen Him since then,
And you tell me just have faith, but there are doubts I can't erase,
And you say these are short trials, but mine stretch on for miles,
And you say there's a living hope, but mine is dead and cold,
I don't think I can see it like you, for me it's just not true...
And you say I can be born again, but you don't know where I've been,
And You offer salvation, but You don't know what I've done,
And You want me to be Your child, but You can see that I'm running wild,
And You say you'll love me as Your own, but I've never had a home,
And I've told myself that You're not real, but somehow You melt my steel,
Are You really there? And do You really care?
If so please hear my cry, save my life before I die...
I fall down on my knees, I send to you my pleas,
And You can hear my voice, I can finally rejoice!
Rejoice, rejoice, you have been born again,
Rejoice, rejoice, you have found the greatest friend,
Rejoice, rejoice, you now hold a living hope,
Rejoice, rejoice, He has saved your soul,
Though for now life may be hard,
And your eyes can't see the Lord,
In your heart is true belief,
And your love for Him will lead you to greatly rejoice!
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