We’re all born orphans – new song
Though I Was Born An Orphan is a wonderful new song that works well with a focus on the theological themes of adoption and care for the fatherless.
The free download (lead sheet and demo audio) is courtesy of David Ward and Northbrook Baptist of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Lyrics:
Though I was born an orphan,
Abandoned and alone,
Enslaved and bound in darkness,
Without a hope or home,
The God of grace and mercy
From his eternal throne
Ordained to be my Father
And claim me as His own.That I might be adopted
The Father sent his Son
To live in full obedience
And die for what I’ve done.
Now through his resurrection,
Through faith, with him I’m one.
A member of his household,
I am an heir, a son.To soothe my fear and worry
The Spirit from on high
Was sent to be a witness
That “Father!” I might cry.
O How I love this Father!
I’m never left alone.
He’s come to dwell within me
Until he calls me home.Since I have this adoption,
I cannot close my home
To widows and to orphans,
Abandoned and alone.
Lord, fill me with compassion
To love the fatherless,
That I might show the nations
How great my Father is!
A good tune for Orphan Sunday in November.
Their site: ReformedPraise.org
Tags: Adoption, Free downloads, Orphans
