Finding My Religion

Lyrics © 2010 by Dennis L. Harrison

Here am I… falling on my knees, begging for forgiveness.
     I’m tired of the darkness-
Like a black cloud over me
     Blocking all my vision so I cannot see.
Would You help me, please?

That’s me at the altar.
     That’s me at the altar, finding my religion.
Won’t You please listen to my confession?
     I’m repentant.
Did I pray too much? I haven’t prayed enough.

I thought that I heard You calling.
     I thought that I heard my name.
I think…I thought…
     I heard… my name.

I need Your light. Won’t You shine it bright?
     I need it every hour—
Like a candle shining from a hill
     Or a tower, guide me safely.
Beaming Your love on me,
     Would You set me free?

So here am I, so humbled, finding my religion.
     With no way to repay,
How can I thank You?
     I know I’m saved by grace and Your loves embrace.

I thought that I heard You calling;
     I thought that I heard my name.
I think…I thought…I heard… my name.

I’m gonna praise Your name,
     I’m gonna praise Your name.

Oh, life is better—
     Much better than I could ever tell you
Since that Son-lit day.
     How can I thank You…
For giving life to me?
     You’ve set me free.

I thought that I heard You calling,
     I thought that I heard my name.
I think…I thought…I heard… my name.

I’m gonna praise Your name,
     I’m gonna praise Your name,
I’m gonna praise Your name,
     Praise Your name.. Your name.