A little over two years ago, I wrote this after receiving word that a man I loved and respected was battling cancer. Today, he won that battle, taking his last breath on this earth and his next in the very presence of Jesus. I am awash today with emotions -- heartbreak for those who love him knowing they will ache for him until they can join him and rejoicing that he is whole and strong and fully Home. And, while I struggle to find words, and tears roll freely down my face, this song I heard for the first time this weekend is helping me worship, giving words to my praise and my prayers ...
Jesus Is Better
written by Aaron Ivey and Brett Land
(c) 2013 Austin Stone Music (ASCAP).
There is no other so sure and steady, my hope is held in your hand
When castles crumble and breath is fleeting, upon this rock I will stand
Upon this rock I will stand
Glory, glory, we have no other king
But Jesus Lord of all
Raise the anthem, our loudest praises ring
We crown Him Lord of all
Your kindly rule has shattered and broken the curse of sin's tyranny
My life is hidden 'neath Heaven's shadow, Your crimson flood covers me
Your crimson flood covers me
Glory, glory, we have no other king
But Jesus Lord of all
Raise the anthem, our loudest praises ring
We crown Him Lord of all
In all my sorrows, Jesus is better - make my heart believe
In all my victories, Jesus is better - make my heart believe
Than any comfort, Jesus is better - make my heart believe
More than all riches, Jesus is better - make my heart believe
Our souls declaring, Jesus is better - make my heart believe
Our song eternal, Jesus is better - make my heart believe
Glory, glory, we have no other king
But Jesus Lord of all
Glory, glory, we have no other king
But Jesus Lord of all
Raise the anthem, our loudest praises ring
We crown Him Lord of all
Glory, glory, we have no other king
But Jesus Lord of all
Raise the anthem, our loudest praises ring
We crown Him Lord of all
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