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This past Sunday, we sang a song which helped set the stage for the sermon, all of which were based upon the theme of discipleship. Cornerstone has been working on seeing this process get moving forward for the past two years and it’s time to see more of our people involved in making disciples who will also make disciples*. The song was ‘Gladly Would I Leave Behind Me’, by Ann Griffiths and Doug Plank, released by Sovereign Grace Music. It’s a wonderful piece which summarizes a disciple’s response to Jesus’ call to follow Him. I’ll give the lyrics below and then a video (by Sovereign Grace). Try it out. Sing along. Make it your commitment to count all things loss and rubbish and follow Christ wholeheartedly.
GLADLY WOULD I LEAVE BEHIND ME
VERSE 1
Gladly would I leave behind me
All the pleasure I have known
To pursue surpassing treasures
At the throne of God the Son
Worthy of unending worship
Love and loveliness is He
By His precious death were millions
From the jaws of death set free
VERSE 2
Gladly would I give to Jesus
All affection, everything
For the washing of His mercy
Makes my ransomed heart to sing
“Holy, holy!” is the chorus
Rising up from those who see
Christ exalted, bright and burning
Full of pow’r and purity
CHORUS
Where else can I go?
Jesus, You’re the One
That I was made to know
What else can I do?
Jesus, You’re my all
I gladly run to You
VERSE 3
Gladly would I flee temptations
For their troubles fill my life
Turn and seek my God and Savior
For His goodness satisfies
Earthly treasures, all are passing
Thieves break in and rust destroys
But in God are awesome splendor
Love, and everlasting joys
Gladly would I give to Jesus
All affection, everything
For the washing of His mercy
Makes my ransomed heart to sing
Verse one by Ann Griffiths (1805), music and additional words by Doug Plank.
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