songs

I happily present here the lyrics to four songs from Stryper’s new album that have touched my heart and spirit tonight.

Buried in the middle of the 12-song album, these songs are the crux of what the Christian life is really about.

May they touch you…


The Plan

Ten years ago
I know I loved You so
Right here, right now
I just don’t know

I’ve tried, I’ve lied
I’ve told the truth sometimes
I’ve laughed, I’ve cried
I’ve slept with open blinds

Where do I go from here?
I’ve gotta crucify my fear

(Chorus)
I want to be the man, the one I know You see
I want to live the plan, the one with You and me

I’m worn, I’m torn
I’m sheared from side to side
But Your love, Your light
Is something I won’t hide

I wanna go somewhere from here
So I can sail a sky that’s clear

(Chorus)
I want to be the man, the one I know You see
I want to live the plan, the one with You and me



Murder By Pride

Saturday night’s a lie, I follow every cue
Sunday is sanctified, I smile and take the pew
Monday it’s back to school – Am I learning, not at all
Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursday, Friday I just crawl

(Chorus)
Gotta fight, gotta stop living a lie
Gotta fall, gotta lay down and die
Gotta stand and run to the other side
Gotta live or it’s murder by pride

Seeds that were growing have been dried up by my flesh
I walk the walk and talk the talk but where’s the rest
I could have everything even what’s behind the stars
But I built my prison without windows, without bars

(Chorus)
Gotta fight, gotta stop living a lie
Gotta fall, gotta lay down and die
Gotta stand and run to the other side
Gotta live or it’s murder by pride



Mercy Over Blame

Love saves the soul
Hate kills the heart
Fear robs the goal
Hope gives a start

Forgiveness is a gift
Bitterness a chain
The ugliness we sift
His beauty still remains

(Chorus)
When we all reach Heaven
There will be no shame
‘Cause when we stand before Him
It’s mercy over blame

Faith heals the scars
That pride has brought upon
Grace will be ours
When all we have is gone

(Chorus)
When we all reach Heaven
There will be no shame
‘Cause when we stand before Him
He will know each name
It’s all about believing
He died and took the pain
When we all reach Heaven
It’s mercy over blame



I Believe

I believe in You and You believe in me
I believe in Love and Love believes in me
I believe in faith and hope and destiny
I believe

I believe in Life and Life believes in me
I believe in God and what He sees in me
I believe there’s more to life eternally

(Chorus)
I believe
I believe
I receive
I believe

I believe in peace and peace believes in me
I believe in grace and grace believes in me
I believe in mercy ‘cause it’s holding me
I believe

I believe in what is good and what is right
I believe in darkness there’s a shining light
I believe to win the war you have to fight

(Chorus)
I believe
I believe
I receive
I believe




A full review of Stryper's "Murder By Pride" should be posted here in the coming days/weeks. Stay tuned.